Kings County Family Resource Centre Inc. Receives Federal Support for Employment Assistance

November 12, 2009 -- Sussex, New Brunswick -- Today in Sussex, MP Rob Moore announced funding on behalf of the federal government that will allow an individual with disabilities to get help preparing for future employment.

"This type of programming demonstrates that our government is doing whatever it takes to help Canadians weather this economic downturn. We also recognize that every region and sector has different needs. That is why we are working closely with the provinces and territories so Canadians get the training and skills they need to find good jobs," said Mr. Moore. "Through the support of projects like this one, our government is helping Canadians with disabilities maximize their potential and independence."

The Kings County Family Resource Centre Inc. will receive $4,778 under the Work Experience component of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. This project will help an individual with disabilities prepare for employment through a work experience placement.

The federal government is working with stakeholders to help ensure that Canadians get the training, skills and opportunities they need to participate in the workforce.

The Opportunities Fund helps support an array of activities, such as increasing employability skills, providing work experience and preparing individuals for self-employment. The Government of Canada is helping to break down barriers that prevent Canadians from reaching their full potential with a wide range of effective policies, programs and services tailored to people with disabilities.

The Fund is part of the Government of Canada's strategy to create the best educated, most skilled and most flexible workforce in the world. The Government underscored its commitment to this strategy when it introduced Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development.

Rob Moore is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and the MP for Fundy Royal.

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