Advanced Education and Skills
August 20, 2015

Media Advisory: Minister to Release Labour Market Outlook 2025

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will launch Labour Market Outlook 2025 tomorrow (Friday, August 21). The announcement takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Academy Canada, 169 Kenmount Road in St. John’s. Minister Jackman will be joined by James Loder, Director of Community Relations, Academy Canada.

A technical briefing for media will take place at 9:00 a.m. at Academy Canada in Room 203.

Labour Market Outlook 2025 is a key resource to help achieve objectives of Live Here, Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, 2015-2025, notably key actions under the Workforce Development Action Plan.

The Population Growth Strategy 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: //homeforgoodnl.ca/ opens new window.

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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

2015 08 20                              11:35 a.m.