Economy Strengthened with $95,000 Investment in Workplace Skills Enhancement
Provincial Government Continues Support of Skilled Workforce with Strategic Investments
Two Newfoundland and Labrador businesses are better positioned to improve their operations as a result of $95,000 in funding from the Provincial Government’s Workplace Skills Enhancement program. Best Boy Entertainment and Ocean Quest will receive funding to assist with staff training and skill development that will lead to increased capacity and improved market presence.
“Having employees with the right skill set is critical to business
success and growth. Training and skill development reduces inefficiencies,
better prepares businesses and ultimately leads to increased profitability.
I am pleased that this $95,000 in funding will assist such a broad range of
companies in growing their businesses strategically.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Innovation, Business and
Rural Development
Best Boy Entertainment will receive almost $83,000 to assist staff with technical training on new educational programs and software, while Ocean Quest will receive $12,000 in funding in order to train employees in SCUBA diving equipment servicing, occupational SCUBA diving and breathing air compressor servicing.
Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.
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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca
2013 11 27 11:05 a.m.