Millbrook – Giving Canadian youth the tools they need to find and keep good jobs will help grow the middle class and strengthen our economy.

On October 12, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that the Native Council of Nova Scotia will help 80 young people in Truro, Dartmouth, Liverpool and Sydney overcome barriers to employment, develop essential job skills or return to school.

“Supporting youth, including young Indigenous people, means giving everyone the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our government is firmly focused on inclusive growth, which means ensuring that every Canadian has a fair shot at success.” Stated The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour.

The Government of Canada will provide over $1.1 million in funding for the Helping Youth Prepare for Employment/Education project through the Skills Link program, part of the Government’s Youth Employment Strategy. “The Native Council of Nova Scotia is always looking for ways to offer employability training and other supports to the communities it serves. They are a great partner to work with and I am pleased to participate in this announcement with Minister Hajdu.” Said Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester. Through this project, the Native Council of Nova Scotia will provide young Canadians with workshops that are tailored to th ...