Feds helping local students prepare for the job market

In the photo (from left to right): Ms. Trish Pecore, General Manager, Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club; Ms. Kathy Wilcox, President of the Board of Directors, Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club; Mr. Aspin; and Mr. Peter Rooney, Treasurer, Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club.

Nipissing-Timiskaming Jay Aspin
News Release

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Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. Jay Aspin, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

"Our government's top priority is jobs and the economy," said MP Aspin. "For many young Canadians, making the transition to the job market is a challenge, especially in today's environment. That's why our government is creating opportunities for youth to succeed through support for initiatives like this youth employment project."

With assistance from the federal Skills Link program, the Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club will employ five youth as ski lift operators and one in the equipment rental shop. These work placements will allow the youth to develop the skills and experience needed to find and keep a job.

Skills Link helps youth facing barriers to employment, such as single parents, Aboriginal youth, youth with disabilities, recent immigrants, youth living in rural and remote areas, and youth who have dropped out of high school.

The Laurentian Ski Hill Snowboarding Club will receive over $29,000 in federal Skills Link funding to support its youth employment program.

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