Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
May 12, 2017

Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Announce Funding for Supported Employment Program

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will announce additional funding for Job Trainers on Monday, May 15, 10:00 a.m., at Avalon Employment Inc., 62 Field Street (The Hub), St. John’s.

Job Trainers provide one-on-one support to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with intellectual disabilities through the Supported Employment Program. This program is delivered through 18 community employment agencies throughout the province and helps these individuals secure and maintain meaningful, integrated employment that enables them to more fully participate in their communities. 

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Media contact
Ryan Crocker
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
709-729-1795, 725-9595
ryancrocker@gov.nl.ca

 

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