Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 19, 2011—Young people in Manitoba will continue to have access to a resource that allows them to learn about career and education options, thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments. The Honourable Peter Bjornson, Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade for Manitoba, and Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, made the announcement today.
“We are committed to strengthening our economy by providing opportunities for young people to build a strong future in Manitoba,” said Minister Bjornson. “This project pulls together valuable labour market information for students to help them make informed choices about their future.”
“Our government’s top priority is jobs and the economy,” said MP Bruinooge. “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. Our government is proud to support projects like this one that benefit so many youth.”
With assistance from the governments of Canadaand Manitoba, the Manitoba School Counsellors’ Association will continue to publish the magazine Manitoba Prospects, which helps young people across the province make informed career choices and learn about educational opportunities.
The Manitoba School Counsellors’ Association will receive $25,000 in federal Youth Awareness funding and $25,000 from the province of Manitobato support this project.
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This news release is available in alternative formats upon request.
For further information (media only):
Alyson Queen
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and
Skills Development Canada
819-994-5559
Jodee Mason
Cabinet Communications
Government of Manitoba
204-945-1494
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.
Youth Awareness is part of the Government of Canada’s broader strategy to create an educated, skilled and flexible workforce. The Government highlighted its commitment to this strategy in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key element of the Plan includes increasing and improving opportunities available to Canadian workers through skills development. To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
The 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.
