YES Employment to receive $135,276 for Skills Catalyst Fund
May 20, 2020NORTH BAY — Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced the province is providing YES Employment Services with $135,276 under the Skills Catalyst Fund. This one-time funding is for workforce development projects that test new, emerging ideas and approaches to labour market challenges.
“We’re pleased that YES Employment has received this one-time funding so that job seekers can connect with opportunities to find and keep good jobs, and employers can hire the skilled workers they need to thrive,” said Fedeli. “Bringing workforce development partners together plays an important role in preparing Ontario’s workers to succeed, and giving job creators greater access to the talent they need to thrive.”
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development received 163 eligible applications. Sixty projects were selected for funding. The first round of the Skills Catalyst Fund provided $6 million in funding and supported 20 innovative projects. This current round provided $20 million in funding and will support 60 projects.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Andrea Stoppa
MPP Fedeli’s Office
705-474-8340