Richard Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo–Prince George, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development, today announced more than $2.1 million to provide Aboriginal people with training and work experience, including in the skilled trades.
The Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre Society (CCATEC) will distribute funding to organizations in the Cariboo–Chilcotin area to provide essential and job skills training to over 450 Aboriginal people in 15 Aboriginal communities, as well as in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. Working in partnership with other levels of government, the private sector, educational and training institutions, and community organizations, CCATEC will deliver programs that respond to the needs of Aboriginal people in these communities, such as training in the skilled trades and early childhood education.
This funding is being provided as part of a one-year extension of the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Society (ASETS). Employment and Social Development Canada is currently exploring options to renew and improve Aboriginal labour market programming post-2016.
Quick Facts
· ASETS links training to labour market demand. It supports over 80 Aboriginal organizations throughout Canada in the delivery of programs and services to increase Aboriginal participation in the job market.
· Aboriginal youth are the fastest-growing demographic in Canada, and require support to help them fully realize their potential and meaningfully participate in Canada’s economy.
Since 2010, ASETS has helped over 73,000 Aboriginal people find a job and over 35,000 return to school.
Richard Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo–Prince George said:
“Our Government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity. Through our partnership with Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre Society, we are helping Aboriginal people get the skills and training they need to secure meaningful employment and build better futures for themselves and their families.”
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