Advanced Education and Skills

Advanced Education and Skills - 2011

January, February, March, April, May, June,
July, August, September, October, November, December

On October 28, 2011, the Department of Advanced Education and Skills was created.

News release for the former Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment

News releases regarding advanced education issued prior to October 28, 2011 can be found at Department of Education.

January

January 7
Provincial Government Releases First Report from Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission

January 14
Record-high Employment Levels Reached in 2010

January 20
Employers and Service Providers Continue to Benefit from Newfoundland and Labrador HR Toolkit

January 21
Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy Provides Grants for Engagement and Leadership Opportunities

January 27
Provincial Government Pleased That Voisey’s Bay Tentative Agreement Reached

January 28
Community-based Organizations Encouraged to Submit Proposals for Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

February

February 14
Media Advisory: Ministers to Announce Funding to Support Marguerite’s Place

February 15
Marguerite’s Place Receives Operational Funding

February 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Open Career Work Centre

February 21
Career Work Centre Opened in Marystown

February 24
Tabling of the Final Report of Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission Extended to April 29, 2011

March

March 2
Employers Encouraged to Recruit at Job Fair in New England

March 4
Appointments Made to Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Board of Directors

March 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Pancake Breakfast Benefit

March 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Rotary Luncheon
Minister Participates in Major Homelessness Fundraiser
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding in Support of Online Training Initiative

March 9
Labour Force Empowered Through SmartForce NL Initiative

March 10
Provincial Review of Income and Employment Support Act Gets Underway

March 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Status of Persons with Disabilities

March 18
Province Celebrates Multiculturalism Week 2011
Media Advisory: Minister Participating in Multicultural Event at The Rooms
Minister Attends Historic First Meeting on Disabilities and Human Rights

March 23
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government and Community Partners Promote Cultural Understanding During Multiculturalism Week 2011

March 30
Ministerial Statement - Province Strengthens Response to Chronic Homelessness

March 31
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement Regarding Enhanced Wage Subsidies for Apprentices

April

April 1
New Wage Subsidy Program to Benefit Aspiring Apprentices

April 4
Amendments to the Labour Relations Act Designed to Improve the Collective Bargaining Process

April 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Choices for Youth Fundraiser

April 12
Ministerial Statement - New Web Portal Improves Access to Programs and Services for Young People
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Provincial Homelessness Funding for Non-Profit Groups

April 13
Provincial Homelessness Funding Announced for Non-Profit Community Partners

April 14
Schedule of Hearings for 2011

April 15
Retention of Immigrants a Strong Point of the Provincial Nominee Program

April 19
Infrastructure Investments Stand Strong for Real and Lasting Economic Benefits
Budget 2011 Supports Families and Young Children
A Clear Path to Opportunity, Self-Reliance and a Prosperous Future – Budget 2011 Stands Strong Against Poverty

April 21
Ministerial Statement - Student Summer Employment Programs Under Way in Province
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate at Telus Cup – Try the Trades Promotion

April 28
Final Report of Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission Delayed

April 29
Media Advisory: Ministers to Make Significant Funding Announcement in Corner Brook

May

May 2
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Job Creation Partnership Project Funding for Corner Brook Region
Enhanced Training to Support the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Mill
Corner Brook Region Benefits from Job Creation Partnership Funding

May 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Job Creation Partnership Project Funding for Port au Port Region
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Supported Employment Conference
Job Creation Partnership Funding Supports Organizations in the Port au Port Region

May 11
Provincial Government Releases Phase Two Report from Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission

May 18
Ministerial Statement - Grant Program Encourages Innovative Workplace Skills Development

May 20
Public Advisory: Postal Strike Contingency Plan Update

May 24
Funding Provided to Expand Healthy Baby Club
Ministerial Statement - Immigration and Multiculturalism Strengthened Through Grants and Contributions

May 27
Provincial Government Helps Jumpstart Activities for Children

May 30
Ministerial Statement - New Testimonial Videos Market Newfoundland and Labrador as the Destination of Choice for Prospective Immigrants

June

June 2
Provincial Government Supports Green Team Projects for Youth

June 3
Public Advisory: Alternate Delivery Methods Outlined for Provincial Government Payments
High School Volunteer Medal Unveiled

June 6
Expanded Adult Dental Health Program to Benefit Residents with Low Incomes
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement

June 7
Supportive Living Community Partnership Program Making a Difference in the Fight Against Homelessness

June 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Vera Perlin Society Luncheon

June 9
Team Newfoundland and Labrador Wins Big at Skills Canada National Competition
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Delivery of Income Support and Public Pension Cheques

June 10
Provincial Government Supports Canadian Student Leadership Conference

June 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program Expansion

June 16
Media Advisory: Minister to Address AGM in Marystown Public Advisory: Update Provided on Distribution of Income Support Cheques
Provincial Government Announces Investment in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program

June 17
Public Advisory: Update on Distribution of Income Support Cheques in Western Region

June 28
Public Advisory: Provincial Government Resumes Utilizing Canada Post Services

June 29
Funding Announced to Support Housing and Homelessness in Corner Brook

June 30
Appointment Made to Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Board of Directors

July

July 4
Job Creation Partnership Funding Announced for Leading Tickles

July 5
Job Creation Partnership Program Making an Impact on Burin Peninsula
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Settlement and Integration Grants

July 6
Funding Announced to Address Housing and Homelessness Issues on the Burin Peninsula
Funding Announced Investment to Help Newcomers to Province Settle and Integrate Successfully

July 7
Projects Supporting Tourism Underway in Bonavista South Area

July 8
Stella Burry Receives Funding for Training of Housing Support Workers

July 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Present Details of Provincial Labour Market Outlook

July 13
Positive Outlook for Provincial Labour Market

July 15
Job Creation Partnership Projects Enhance Tourism and Heritage in Burgeo-LaPoile District

July 18
Funding Announced to Address Housing and Homelessness Issues in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

July 19
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Stella Burry Community Services

July 20
Appointments Made to Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division
New Project to Provide Enhanced Labour Market Opportunities
Humber Valley Receives Job Creation Partnership Funding

July 21
New Position to Help Address Homelessness Issues

July 22
Funding Announced to Improve Community Programming and Preserve Heritage in St. Barbe Region

July 27
Job Creation Partnership Project Helps Promote Lake Melville District

July 28
Investment Increases Housing Supports in Labrador West

July 29
Turks Gut Heritage House Receives Funding for Improvements and Maintenance

August

August 1
New Housing Support Available in Grand Falls-Windsor

August 2
Corner Brook Area Receives Job Creation Partnership Funding

August 9
Straits - White Bay North Receives Job Creation Partnership Funding

August 12
Call for Proposals for Supportive Living Community Partnership Program

August 15
Placentia - St. Mary’s Area Receives Job Creation Partnership Funding

August 16
Bellevue to Benefit from Job Creation Partnerships

August 17
Ten Job Creation Partnerships Approved for the Isles of Notre Dame

August 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement in Corner Brook

August 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Employment Transitions Program in Marystown

August 30
Employment Transitions Program Extended to Burin Peninsula
Job Creation Partnership Funding Announced for Bishop’s Falls
Media Advisory: Funding for Bridge Replacement to be Announced

September

September 8
Provincial Government Provides Special Project Order for Hebron

September 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Multicultural Milestone Event

September 13
Policy on Multiculturalism Continues to Promote Diversity and Strengthen the Province’s Economy

September 14
Media Advisory: Ministers to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council

September 16
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Grand Bank Take Back the Night Rally

November

November 22
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Scholarship and Awards Ceremony

November 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Host Event in Recognition of United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador

December

December 2
Media Advisory: Ministers to Speak at College of the North Atlantic’s Business Case Awards Banquet

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