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NLIS 1 March 7, 2002 (Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education) Workshops tailor-made for companies in apparel industry In the coming months, the Newfoundland and Labrador division of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) will offer a series of workshops targeted towards local companies in the apparel industry. On behalf of the Government of Canada, Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, along with Sandra Kelly, Minister of Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education, announced support of $232,000 to help deliver the workshops, which are taking place in regions across the province. The workshops, which are being held throughout 2002, will focus on a number of professional development areas, including marketing, production management, knitwear production, and marketing consultative services. "Newfoundland and Labrador has a strong manufacturing sector, which has seen impressive growth over the past few years. Key to this industry�s expansion is the availability of opportunities for professional enhancement and skill development," said Minister Byrne. "The Government of Canada, through ACOA and HRDC, is pleased to support this series of workshops, which will help address the needs of our local companies in the apparel sector." "Our Renewal Strategy for Jobs and Growth highlights the need to develop key growth sectors in our province, such as manufacturing. Communities across Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from the professional development and training being offered through these workshops, which will in turn create employment opportunities and economic growth," noted Minister Kelly. "The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters is committed to providing information and business tools that will help our members to enhance their businesses," said David Gill, chairman of the Newfoundland and Labrador division of the CME. "Within the apparel industry, there are a number of growing companies. This is a sector that holds a great deal of potential for future development and these information workshops will build on the existing expertise of Newfoundland and Labrador businesses." Schedule for spring workshops:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Division of the CME is a private sector industry association representing the province�s manufacturers and exporters. It works with various partners to create a favourable climate for manufacturing, and provides member companies with information critical to operating effectively in today's competitive and rapidly changing world. This initiative is being supported through the Local Labour Market Partnerships component of the Canada/Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement ($162,000) and ACOA�s Business Development Program ($70,000). The Canada/Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement is co-managed by the Government of Canada, through Human Resources Development Canada, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Local Labour Market Partnerships is one of the Employment Benefits and Support Measures (EBSMs) offered under the agreement. The measures are funded, in whole or in part, by the Government of Canada from the Employment Insurance (EI) account. Non-commercial investments through ACOA�s Business Development Program support the promotion of entrepreneurship, trade, marketing and education through industry, community, youth and business associations. For more information, please contact:
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