April 16, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD) is training skilled workers for the aerospace industry at the Neeginan Institute of Applied Technology in Manitoba thanks to investments by the Government of Canada.
“Investments like today will create new opportunities for Aboriginal students while helping address skilled labour shortages in the aerospace sector,
” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
“The Government of Canada is committed to working with our partners to create new employment opportunities that will allow Aboriginal people to enter the labour market and fully share in Canada’s economic prosperity,
” said the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians. “This project reflects our commitment, through the Urban Aboriginal Strategy to promote job training, skills development and entrepreneurship for Aboriginal people across the country.
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Federal funding of $276,669 is being provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada and $103,308 by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada through the Urban Aboriginal Strategy for equipment and tools at the Neeginan Institute of Applied Technology.
These tools will support participants in the Aboriginal Aerospace Initiative, a project designed to help Aboriginal students become skilled workers in the aerospace industry. This partnership project is funded through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada’s Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program, along with CAHRD and the Manitoba Aerospace Human Resource Coordinating Committee. It is estimated that 900 students will be trained under the Aboriginal Aerospace Initiative.
“In today’s environment, it is more important than ever that people have the skills that will enable them to participate and succeed in the job market,
” said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. “Our government is working with industry and Aboriginal organizations to help Canadians get good jobs. This is part of our overall strategy to create the best educated, most skilled and most flexible workforce in the world.
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“This initiative is providing good career potential within the aerospace sector for Aboriginal students, and as a result is proving to be beneficial to the Aboriginal community of Winnipeg,
” said Wayne Helgason, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at CAHRD. “It also shows that CAHRD, in partnership with industry and government is responding to current labour market needs.
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Western Economic Diversification Canada works with the provinces, industry associations and communities to promote the development and diversification of the western economy, coordinate federal economic activities in the West and represent the interests of western Canadians in national decision making.
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The Government of Canada is investing $379,977 in the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD). The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced the funding which will create new opportunities for Aboriginal students while helping address skilled labour shortages in the aerospace sector.
For additional information, contact:
Lisa Hutniak
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Email: Lisa.Hutniak@wd-deo.gc.ca
Media Relations
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Telephone: 819 953-1160
Media Relations
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Telephone: 919 994-5559
Heather Ranville
Executive Assistant
CAHRD – Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc.
Telephone: 204 989-7111
Email: hranville@abcentre.org
WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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