Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was at the Boys and Girls Club of South Coast B.C. office in Ladner last Thursday to congratulate young graduates of the Skills Link program, which benefited from a $367,000 grant from the federal government.
The funding went toward a project that helped 36 youth in Delta gain the skills and experience they need to find jobs.
The participants benefited from group workshops to learn or improve useful jobs skills such as problem solving and teamwork. They gained work experience with local employers
in areas such as childcare, landscaping and marketing. Some participants also obtained specialized training such as health and safety certification.
Speaking on behalf of Pierre Poilievre, minister of employment and social development, Findlay said it's part of the federal government's strategy to equip all Canadians with the skills and training they need to connect with available jobs.
She told several of the Skills Link program graduates in attendance their options are limitless if they invest in themselves.
Since 2006, the Youth Employment Strategy, which includes the Skills Link program, has helped over 611,000 youth.
