Canada Invests in Skills Development, Steel Study
08/27/2009 - The Government of Canada and the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress partner to help 46 post-secondary school graduates gain job experience. Additional federal support will be used to update a study of the steel sector so current information is available.
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress (CSTEC) have partnered to offer 46 post-secondary school graduates career-oriented job experience, David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, announced on behalf of the Honorable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).
Through a federal investment of $588,689, CSTEC's Career Focus Project will help recent post-secondary graduates to develop their skills in the areas of process engineering, information technology, metallurgy, environmental science, automation, mechanical engineering, and production. Employers participating in the program will contribute $1.4 million in wages.
An additional $549,582 will help CSTEC to update a study of the steel sector so current information on human resources and labor market issues is available.
"In today's environment, it is more important than ever that Canadians have access to the skills development needed to participate and succeed in the job market," said Sweet. "Our government's contribution to these projects will enable the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress to help 46 young people develop the skills and knowledge that are crucial in the steel sector."
"The Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress is very pleased to continue to administer the Career Focus initiative for the Canadian steel sector and update our study of the steel sector,” said Bob Jones, Executive Director of CSTEC. “The funding from HRSDC supports and complements our efforts to attract the talented younger employees necessary for the ongoing success and growth of the steel sector in our national economy."
Through a federal investment of $588,689, CSTEC's Career Focus Project will help recent post-secondary graduates to develop their skills in the areas of process engineering, information technology, metallurgy, environmental science, automation, mechanical engineering, and production. Employers participating in the program will contribute $1.4 million in wages.
An additional $549,582 will help CSTEC to update a study of the steel sector so current information on human resources and labor market issues is available.
"In today's environment, it is more important than ever that Canadians have access to the skills development needed to participate and succeed in the job market," said Sweet. "Our government's contribution to these projects will enable the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress to help 46 young people develop the skills and knowledge that are crucial in the steel sector."
"The Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress is very pleased to continue to administer the Career Focus initiative for the Canadian steel sector and update our study of the steel sector,” said Bob Jones, Executive Director of CSTEC. “The funding from HRSDC supports and complements our efforts to attract the talented younger employees necessary for the ongoing success and growth of the steel sector in our national economy."
