The Government of Canada will help 60 people with disabilities gain the skills they need to get jobs in Steinbach through support to Eastman Employment Services. The Honourable Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
“Our government’s top priorities are job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity. That is why, through Economic Action Plan 2012, we are providing the Opportunities Fund with an additional $30 million over three years,” said M.P. Toews. “Through this support, our government is helping Manitobans with disabilities maximize their potential and independence.”
Eastman Employment Services’ Opening Doors to Success project is receiving $14,596 through the federal Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities to help 60 people with disabilities with work-skills assessment, job coaching and support services to help them get jobs.
“We’re excited about this project and the additional services it will provide in our region to job seekers who live with a disability,” said Christina Swanson, Program Coordinator for Eastman Employment Services.
The Government of Canada is improving labour market opportunities for Canadians with disabilities through a wide range of effective policies, programs and services including the Opportunities Fund and labour market agreements with provinces and territories
