By Laine Mitchell (Twitter: @Laine_Mitchell)

New funding announced for employment support in Drayton Valley

Apr 25, 2018 | 10:10 AM

Newly announced funding from the provincial government is looking to expand employment training opportunities across Alberta through the Transition to Employment Services program. 

The funding will provide about 1,500 Albertans in both urban and rural settings with opportunities to gain new skills, expand existing ones and learn about transitioning trends in emerging job sectors.

On Tuesday it was anoounced that $607,000 will be given to JobLinks as part of a larger $15 million committed over three years to over a dozen programs across Alberta.

JobLinks provides a service for job seekers called Career Assistance Network that serves 150 people throughout central Alberta, including job hopefuls in Drayton Valley. 

“As our economy continues to show signs of a strong recovery, our government is committed to ensuring all Albertans are able to benefit,” said Christina Gray, Alberta Minister of Labour. “Investing in skills training provides more Albertans with the skills employers are looking for and supports them to be successful in the labour market.”

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The funding is also in partnership with the Government of Canada.