Youth to build work skills

On-the-job training has been announced for 28 on-reserve youth through an $86,000 Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board employment project.
Funded by the federal government’s Skills Link program, the project will provide job preparation training and work experience for Aboriginal youth living in remote locations to help them develop the skills and experience needed to find a job.
“For many young Canadians, making the transition to the job market is a challenge, especially in today’s environment,” said Kenora MP Greg Rickford. “That’s why our government is creating opportunities for youth to succeed through support for initiatives like this youth employment project.”
Part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy, Skills Link helps youth facing employment barriers to develop basic and advanced employment skills. The program utilizes a co-ordinated, client-centred approach that offers longer term supports and services tailored to the specific needs of youth to help them find and keep a job.
Youth must be between 15 and 30 years of age and not on Employment Insurance to enroll in the project.