Governments fund Virden jobs help
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Young workers looking to enter the job market in Virden will get a little help from the federal and provincial governments.
Some $10,000 has been earmarked from Ottawa for the youth skills training through the Virden Employment Skills Centre. The money adds to more than $75,000 already commited by the province.
Participants in the project will attend workshops to improve their job skills and work with career counsellors to develop individual action plans to help them reach their educational and employment goals.
Brandon-Souris Conservative MP Merv Tweed announced the new funding Wednesday morning. It comes from Ottawa’s Skills Link program.
“Our government’s top priority is creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” Tweed said. “(Our strategy) is helping youth develop the skills and gain the experience they need to get jobs now and prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.”
Manitoba’s training and trade minister, Peter Bjornson, welcomed the additional money.
“Organizations like the Virden Employment Skills Centre are important for rural labour market development," Bjornson said.