July 18, 2003 Government
of Canada funds Kingston Employment and Youth Services Inc. to offer
employment assistance services KINGSTON,
ONTARIO—The
Honourable Peter Milliken, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands,
today welcomed the announcement from the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of
Human Resources Development, of $682,233 in funding for Kingston Employment
and Youth Services Inc. to offer employment assistance services in Kingston. “This project will help unemployed workers take the
steps necessary to successfully join or return to the work force,” said Mr.
Milliken. “The Government of
Canada is pleased to provide support for services that are working to help
individuals access a variety a valuable employment programs and services.” Under the project, Kingston Employment and Youth
Services Inc. will help over 4,000 participants seek employment.
The project will provide employment counselling services, including
career goal development, job search skills, referral to employment
interventions such as training, and support services for clients in approved
employment-related activities. The project will also conduct various workshops including
Preparing for Today’s Job Market, Too Young to Retire, and 30 Ways to Shine. This project is funded through Human
Resources Development Canada’s Employment Assistance Services.
Employment Assistance Services helps unemployed individuals by
providing counselling, job search techniques and labour market information. Funding for this project
was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget. This project has been reviewed to ensure compliance
with the Department’s administration of its grant and contribution programs.
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