Advanced Education and Skills
July 9, 2015
Supporting the Development of Communities
Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions Scheduled to Take Place Province-Wide
The Provincial Government will hold 22 workforce development roundtable discussions at locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador this summer and into September. The first session is taking place Friday, July 17 in Burin at College of the North Atlantic beginning at 1:00 p.m. The discussions are a part of the Workforce Development Action Plan under the Population Growth Strategy and will focus on engaging participants on the direction of the strategy.
“It is essential that we continue to help prepare employers, residents and communities for the changing labour market. We need to engage with employers, community leaders and the public on ways to help our population and maximize the employment opportunities available in the province. These roundtable discussions will help connect people to potential solutions.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills
Members of the local business community, post-secondary institutions, employers, labour organizations, municipal and local leaders and representatives of community groups are all encouraged to attend. The public is also invited to express interest in participating by emailing WorkforceDevelopment@gov.nl.ca.
A list of dates, locations and venues for the Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions can be found in the backgrounder below. Public advisories will be issued with times for the sessions.
Input obtained from the roundtable discussions will help inform implementation of the Workforce Development Action Plan and will be used to help inform labour market programming investments. The discussions are planned to be held annually and a summary of the input obtained from these sessions will be publically communicated through the Annual Report of the Population Growth Strategy. The Workforce Development Action Plan includes initiatives to address unemployment, support job growth, tackle skills and job mismatches, and align the labour force with employment opportunities for residents of all ages throughout the province. To view the action plan please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/populationgrowth/.
Live Here, Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, 2015-2025 is the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 10-year plan to support individuals and families. The strategy will ensure investments and programs are aligned to encourage individuals to choose Newfoundland and Labrador to live, work and raise a family. The Population Growth Strategy is supported by four action plans covering the main elements of population growth – workforce, families, communities and immigration. For more information visit www.gov.nl.ca/populationgrowth/ .
QUICK FACTS
- Workforce Development Roundtable discussions will be held in 22 locations across Newfoundland and Labrador this summer and into September. The first session will be held Friday, July 17, in Burin at College of the North Atlantic at 1:00 p.m.
- A list of dates, locations and venues for the Workforce Development Roundtables can be found in the backgrounder below. Public advisories will be issued with times for the roundtable discussions.
- The roundtable discussions are a part of the Workforce Development Action Plan under the Population Growth Strategy, which can be viewed at www.gov.nl.ca/populationgrowth/
- Members of the local business community, post-secondary institutions, employers, labour organizations, municipal and local leaders and representatives of community groups are encouraged to attend. Members of the public are also invited to express interest in participating by emailing WorkforceDevelopment@gov.nl.ca.
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Media contact:
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John Tompkins Director of Communications Department of Advanced Education and Skills 709-729-0753, 728-7762 johntompkins@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| July 17 | Burin College of the North Atlantic 1:00 p.m. |
| July 21 | Gander College of the North Atlantic |
| July 23 | Grand Falls-Windsor College of the North Atlantic |
| July 24 | Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir Vancor Motel |
| July 27 | Deer Lake Grand Lake Centre |
| July 28 | Springdale Manual Hall |
| July 29 | Baie Verte College of the North Atlantic |
| August 11 | St. Anthony College of the North Atlantic |
| August 12 | Hawke's Bay Maynards Torrent River Inn |
| August 14 | L'anse au Loup Town Centre |
| August 18 | Corner Brook Grenfell Campus |
| August 19 | Stephenville College of the North Atlantic |
| August 20 | Port aux Basques College of the North Atlantic |
| August 26 | Carbonear College of the North Atlantic |
| August 27 | Clarenville College of the North Atlantic |
| August 28 | Bonavista College of the North Atlantic |
| September 2 | Placentia College of the North Atlantic |
| September 9 | Twillingate Lions Club |
| September 14 | Nain Nunatsiavut Government Office |
| September 15 | Happy Valley-Goose Bay College of the North Atlantic |
| September 16 | Labrador City College of the North Atlantic |
| September 23 | St. John's TBD |
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