Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador launch the Canada Job Grant to help Newfoundlanders and Labradorians get jobs

August 12, 2014 – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – Employment and Social Development Canada

The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, and the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, today announced that Newfoundland and Labrador is now accepting employer applications for the Canada Job Grant and are encouraging employers to apply.

The Canada Job Grant is an innovative, employer-driven approach to help Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gain the skills and training they need to fill available jobs. It is designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, in all industries and regions. The Canada Job Grant represents a partnership between government and employers to train people for available jobs.

The Canada Job Grant will provide up to $15,000 per person for training costs, such as tuition and training materials, which includes up to $10,000 in government contributions. Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador can now apply for the Canada Job Grant online at www.aes.gov.nl.ca/lampss_public/index.html. Employers can now also apply for all labour market programs offered by the province through the new Labour Market Programs Support System. The system enables employers to access and submit application forms, update organization information and forward financial and monthly reports.

For details on how to apply for the Canada Job Grant, and other labour market programs go to the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Programs Support System.

Quick Facts

• Applications for the Canada Job Grant can now be submitted online at www.aes.gov.nl.ca/lampss_public/index.html.
• In 2013, there were over 31,000 publically posted jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador, due in part to large industrial and engineering projects and the need to replace retiring workers.
• The federal government provides approximately $7.5 million for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Fund Agreement. Newfoundland and Labrador has earmarked $3 million by 2017–18 of its Job Fund for employer-led training initiatives.
• The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador recently renewed agreements to provide skills training to Canadians with disabilities and older workers to help connect them with available jobs.
• More information about the labour market programs offered through the province of Newfoundland and Labrador can be found at www.aes.gov.nl.ca or by calling the Labour Market and Career Information Hotline at 1-800-563-6600, TTY: 1-866-729-4685.

Quotes

“Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity. The Canada Job Grant will help employers in Newfoundland and Labrador build the skilled workforce they need and help Newfoundlanders and Labradorians get the skills they need in today’s economy.”

 

– The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development

“The Canada Job Grant will help employers in Newfoundland and Labrador build the skilled workforce they need and help workers across Newfoundland and Labrador get jobs. I encourage all employers to apply for a Canada Job Grant to help train new employees for available jobs.”

 

– The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

“The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains focused on the province’s long-term prosperity by encouraging job creation for skilled labour. In 2013 there were over 31,000 publically posted jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador. Having the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant available online is another important step toward the province meeting the growing demand for skilled labour.”

 

– The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills

Source: http://news.gc.ca/