Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong has announced funding through a Career Focus project sponsored by the federal government of Canada.
The Elora Environment Centre will receive $29,872 in Career Focus funding to support its urban tree stewardship project, NeighbourWoods.
With that funding, the centre has hired two graduating students as tree stewards, helping them gain hands-on experience and apply skills they acquired through their education.
“I am pleased that we are able to both support young graduates and at the same time support the Elora Environment Centre NeighbourWoods program,” said Chong. “This program will allow these two recent graduates to gain valuable work experience while supporting the environmental work of this excellent community-based environmental organization.”
The federal government is working with the provinces and territories, community organizations and other stakeholders to provide Canadians with the training, skills and opportunities they need to get jobs and contribute to their communities.
Through its 2010 budget, the government of Canada committed an additional $60-million to the Skills Link and Career Focus programs. The additional spending will enable more young Canadians to gain the experience and skills they need to successfully participate in the labour market while the economy recovers.
Career Focus is part of the government strategy to create the best educated, most skilled, and most flexible workforce in the world. The Career Focus program is delivered by Service Canada, which provides one-stop personalized services for government of Canada programs, services, and benefits.
For more information visit servicecanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-O Canada.
