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Rob is joined by Minister Ed Doherty and Gary Rent of Enterprise Fundy at the announcement
Federal Government Helps Unemployed Older Workers
September 11, 2009 -- Sussex, New Brunswick -- Today, MP Rob Moore was pleased to make an announcement of funding for the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program (TIOW).
The TIOW program is being extended until March 2012, and the government of Canada is providing $8,438,456 to the program, while the Province of New Brunswick is contributing $1,607,325. This support will help up to 1,000 older workers in New Brunswick acquire new skills and find jobs.
"Every region has different needs, and that is why we are working closely with New Brunswick to ensure that older workers receive the support, training and skills development opportunities they need to find jobs and adapt to economic changes," said MP Moore.
The new project announced today will assist up to 20 older workers in the Fundy region gain the skills and training they need to re-enter the workforce. For the project, $397,833 will be provided through the TIOW program. The federal portion of this amount is $334,180.
The TIOW is designed to help unemployed older workers living in communities affected by high unemployment and/or downsizing. Through the programs, these individuals can get the skills they need to find and keep new jobs, or start their own business, in order to keep contributing to their communities and Canada's economy.
"Our government is committed to creating more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through increased support for skills development and training programs," said MP Moore.
The initiatives will involve training workshops, promoting the value of older workers to employers, matching the participants with employers to help them gain new work experience, and supporting them throughout their placements.
Under Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government is providing an additional $60 million nationally for the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers over three years. This investment will allow up to 6,000 more participants across the country to benefit from the specialized support they need to transition to new jobs. This funding builds on previous investments in Budget 2006, which committed $70 million to implement the Initiative, and Budget 2008, which extended the Initiative to March 31, 2012, with an additional investment of $90 million.
To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit: www.actionplan.gc.ca
Rob Moore is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and the MP for Fundy Royal.
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William Spisso
Special Assistant - Communications
Office of Rob Moore, M.P. Fundy Royal
(613) 996-2316
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