Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher announced support that will equip young Canadians in Provencher with the skills and work experience needed to find employment. This announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development).
Ted Falk with the staff at Segue Career Options. Left to right: Ted Falk, Noel Preteau, Stephan Geissler and Debra Stockwell.
Segue Career Options will receive $268,299 from the Skills Link Program to help youth facing barriers to employment. Through the Steinbach Segue Training and Employment project, Segue Career Options will deliver training to a total of 35 participants. The Steinbach Segue Training & Employment Project services the South Eastman Region which includes, among others, the communities of Steinbach, Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet, Niverville, Pinawa, Ste Anne, and St Pierre-Jolys.
“Our government is committed to creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity all across Canada,” said Minister of State Bergen. “Initiatives like Skills Link will help connect youth with jobs while ensuring that Canada’s economy benefits from the skills and talents of young Canadians. By investing in youth today, we are making sure they can contribute to our long-term prosperity.”
“Since 2006, the Government of Canada has helped more than half a million young Canadians develop the skills they need to help them succeed in the job market,” said MP Falk. “I am pleased to announce that young people in Provencher will benefit from our initiatives that connect them with jobs.”
“Segue Career Options Inc. would like to acknowledge the Government of Canada for the Skills Link funding for our Youth Employment Project in Steinbach,” said Debra Stockwell, Program Director. “We are very excited to be able to continue to offer this program in Steinbach and the surrounding areas. This funding is essential to assist youth in our communities to make a successful transition into employment or return to school.”
Skills Link helps youth facing barriers to employment – including youth who are single parents, youth with disabilities, young newcomers and youth in rural and remote areas – to develop the skills and gain the experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return to school.
To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit actionplan.gc.ca.
The Government of Canada is helping youth plan their careers, learn new skills and find jobs through enhanced online services available at youth.gc.ca.
