Advanced Education and Skills
July 29, 2016
Public Advisory: Provincial Roundtables on Labour Market Transfer Agreements Continue
The Department of Advanced Education and Skills is currently holding roundtables on federal-provincial agreements that support efforts to train and develop the workforce needed to secure a better future for Newfoundland and Labrador.
These agreements and other provincial initiatives provide over $172 million annually for employment and skills training. To help ensure the agreements are relevant, flexible and responsive, consultations are taking place throughout Canada.
Groups and individuals are invited to participate in the following roundtables:
| Date | Location | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Aug. 2 | Grand Falls-Windsor | College of the North Atlantic, Grand Falls- Windsor Campus Cafeteria |
2-5 p.m. |
| Thursday, Aug. 4 | Corner Brook | Memorial University, Grenfell Campus, Arts and Science Building, Arts Atrium |
2-5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Aug. 9 | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | College of the North Atlantic, Happy Valley- Goose Bay Campus, Room 106 |
2-5 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 10 | Labrador City | College of the North Atlantic, Labrador City, Room 112 |
2-5 p.m. |
Please confirm attendance by emailing workforcedevelopment@gov.nl.ca or calling (709) 729-0226. Individuals unable to attend a roundtable but who wish to participate are encouraged to indicate interest in participating through a session via tele/video conference.
Individuals can also submit written comments by August 19, 2016 through the Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) Secretariat at fmmt.flmm@mess.gouv.qc.ca using the FLMM compiled discussion paper www.flmm-fmmt.ca. 
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Media contact:
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
709-729-0753, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca
2016 07 29 10:00 a.m.