Government of Canada helps post-secondary graduates gain career-related
experience
SAINT-AGAPIT, QC,
"In today's economic environment, it is more important than ever that all Canadians develop the skills they need to participate and succeed in the job market," said
The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Lotbinière will receive
"It is important to offer services tailored to youth so that they can enter the labour force and improve their quality of life," said
The federal government is working with the provinces and territories and other stakeholders to make sure that Canadians get the training, skills and opportunities they need to participate in the workforce and contribute to the quality of life in their communities.
The Career Focus program is part of the Government of Canada's strategy to create the best educated, most skilled and most flexible workforce in the world.
The Government underscored this commitment in January when it introduced Canada's Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
The Career Focus program is delivered by Service
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The Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Lotbinière is a community organization whose mission is to promote the economic and social integration of individuals aged 16 to 35 in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality. Between
Career Focus is one of three programs under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy that help young Canadians get the information, skills and work experience they need to make a successful transition to the workplace. By linking highly skilled, post-secondary youth with potential employers who can provide them with career-related work experiences, Career Focus helps young Canadians acquire advanced employment skills and facilitates their transition into the rapidly changing labour market. The other two programs under the Strategy are Skills Link and
For further information: For further information: (media only): Michelle Bakos, Press Secretary, Office of Minister Finley, (819) 994-2482; Media Relations Office, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, (819) 994-5559
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