DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA, September 7, 2010 - Drumheller youth will have the opportunity to meet local employers and explore career opportunities thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mr. Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
"In today's environment, it is more important than ever that young Canadians have the skills and information they need to participate and succeed in the job market," said Mr. Sorenson. "Our government is proud to support activities like this one that benefit both employers and youth."
MH Enterprises will receive over $13,000 through the Government of Canada's Youth Awareness program to organize a one-day career fair for youth and community members in the Drumheller area. The event will introduce youth to a variety of local employers, as well as employment opportunities and career possibilities available in the region.
"MH Enterprises, along with several community partners, is extremely excited to be afforded this funding opportunity," said Ms. Marina Paarup, Director of MH Enterprises. "The upcoming career fair will provide Drumheller's community members with a valuable resource that has far-reaching benefits in developing employment connections."
The federal government is working with the provinces and territories, community organizations and other stakeholders to provide Canadians with the training, skills and opportunities they need to participate in the workforce and contribute to their communities.
Youth Awareness is part of the Government of Canada's strategy to create the best educated, most skilled and most flexible workforce in the world. The Government underscored its commitment to this strategy in Canada's Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
The Youth Awareness program is delivered by Service Canada, which provides one stop personalized services for Government of Canada programs, services and benefits. For more information about this program, visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca, call 1 800 O-Canada or drop by your local Service Canada Centre.
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For further information (media only):
Michelle Bakos
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
819-994-5559
The career fair, which will take place on October 19, will consist of information sessions led by representatives from different occupations, as well as booths from various employers, educational institutions and professional groups. The event is expected to draw over 500 visitors.
The Youth Awareness program, funded under Employment Insurance Part II, provides financial assistance for projects designed to address specific labour market requirements facing communities, and aims to promote youth as the workforce of the future among recipients, employers, communities and young Canadians.
