NLIS 5
September 30, 2005
(Human Resources, Labour and Employment)
Minister approves
funding for Englee Youth Centre
Joan Burke, Minister of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment, today announced $14,400 in funding
for the Englee Youth Centre on the province�s Northern Peninsula.
�This funding will allow the youth centre to expand the services it
provides to the young people of Englee by focusing on a tutoring
program, as well as guidance in planning for their post-secondary
education,� said Minister Burke.
The Englee Youth Centre has offered a variety of services for the
past three years, such as healthy eating/active living activities,
awareness campaigns around drugs, alcohol and sexually-transmitted
diseases, healthy kids club and a fitness program. �I would like to
commend all those involved in the operation of the centre and the
excellent service provided to our youth,� said Trevor Taylor, MHA
for The Straits and White Bay North, who presented a cheque to the
Englee Youth Centre, Wednesday evening on behalf of Minister Burke.
�Organizations such as this are the heart of our communities and I
applaud their hard-work and dedication in ensuring the needs of our
young people are met.�
The centre�s board of directors identified a need for enhanced
services in the area of educational supports. Board chair Hollis
Cull said, �Offering extra help with homework and making information
available about post-secondary options within a youth-friendly
environment will be a tremendous benefit to the area youth.�
The Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment is placing
a renewed focus on the young people of Newfoundland and Labrador. �I
am very pleased the department is able to provide funding that will
go directly to programming for the young people of Englee,� said
Minister Burke. �We know the positive results of helping young
people early and taking a preventive approach. Something as simple
as a little extra help with homework can make a difference to a
young person�s future success.�
Media contact: Jacquelyn Howard, Communications, (709) 729-4062,
689-2624
2005 09 30
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