VERNON, British Columbia— Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan–Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced funding to help unemployed workers and youth at risk in the Vernon area gain skills and jobs. “Our government believes that when individuals are able to update their skills and knowledge, they’ll have more success in entering the labour force or returning to school. Today, it brings me pleasure to announce an investment for a project that achieves these goals,” said Mr. Mayes. “Our investment will allow the Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) of the North Okanagan to help more than 2,200 unemployed individuals and young people in the Vernon region.”
CFDC will help people from the Vernon area develop the life and employability skills they need to enter the labour force or return to school. Participants in the program will become more employable by completing a range of tasks and activities, both in a classroom setting and during short-term work placements.
The Government of Canada is committing $1,110,534 from the Employment Assistance Services program, and $368,344 through Skills Link, one of Canada’s youth-employment programs. The Skills Link and Employment Assistance Services programs involve employers, community organizations, and other levels of government in ensuring that unemployed workers and young people have the opportunity to develop their skills and become contributing members of their communities.
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