Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
September 19, 2016
Public Advisory: Provincial Consultations on Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Continue
The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour has revised dates and times for Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy consultations in St. Anthony and Labrador West. A full schedule can be found below.
The department is currently holding provincial consultations to ensure stakeholders have an opportunity to provide input on what they feel is currently working with the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy program and equally, what changes or modifications they would view as necessary given the current and future labour market demands for skilled trades.
Groups and individuals are invited to participate in the following sessions:
| Date | Location | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 21 | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | College of the North Atlantic, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, September 23 | Corner Brook | College of the North Atlantic, Corner Brook Campus | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Monday, September 26 | St. Anthony | College of the North Atlantic, St. Anthony Campus | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, September 30 | Labrador City | College of the North Atlantic, Labrador West Campus | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Individuals are encouraged to confirm attendance at upcoming sessions by e-mailing app@gov.nl.ca or calling (709) 729-5701. Disability related supports and accommodations are available upon request.
Individuals can also submit written comments by September 30, 2016, using the discussion document, available at www.aes.gov.nl.ca/lmda/apprenticeship.html.
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Media contact:
| John Tompkins Director of Communications Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour 709-729-0753, 728-7762 jtompkins@gov.nl.ca |
2016 09 19 4:20 p.m.