Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
September 16, 2016
Public Advisory: Provincial Consultations on Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Continue
The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 20 | Labrador West | College of the North Atlantic, Labrador West Campus | 3:00 p.m. � 6:00 p.m. |
| 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. |
Please note: the session originally scheduled for St. Anthony on Monday, September 19 has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
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 16 3:50 p.m.