Funding boost to help with youth employment

More youth living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan can now gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to better equip them for the job market with a recent funding boost of $96,017 from the Government of Canada to the local Métis Women's Association Skills Link program.
The May announcement was made by Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, Brian Fitzpatrick, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.
"The Prince Albert Métis Women's Association is thankful for the financial contribution by the federal government," said President Darlene McKay. "We will be better equipped to support youth who want to learn new skills and gain the work experience needed to successfully transition to employment. We look forward to supporting these youth and working with local employers to make their experience in the program a success."
The organization can now help approximately 50 young people from the Prince Albert area to develop the life and job skills they need to enter the labour force and return to school. The program helps youth through work placements as well as workshops on problem solving, goal setting, conflict resolution, and the job market.
The employment program has the participation of employers, community organizations, and other levels of government, giving youth the opportunity to develop skills and contribute those skills to society. It focuses on youth who face barriers to employment such as high school drop-outs, single parents, Aboriginal youth, young people with disabilities, youth in rural areas, and recent immigrants.
The Skills Link initiative is one of three Government of Canada programs ­ the other two are Summer Work Experience and Career Focus ­ which give youth from the ages of 15 to 30 greater access to career information and a chance to develop skills, gain work experience, find satisfactory employment, and stay in the workforce.
According to a press release, this newest project reflects the Government of Canada's commitment to creating a strong economy for all Canadians.