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$800,000 to Support Job Opportunities

Ontario strengthening northern communities through NOHFC investments

NORTH BAY – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $800,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for 24 job placement opportunities in Nipissing. This investment will help businesses expand operations and develop our local workforce.

“Through the NOHFC’s Workforce Development Stream, our government is strengthening and developing Nipissing’s economy by helping create jobs,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “Together with our northern partners, we are creating highly skilled, good-paying career opportunities that will increase the prosperity of our region.”

Some internship projects receiving NOHFC funding include:

• $70,000 to support a manufacturing intern and a professional, scientific & technical services intern with Suppa Engineering
• $35,000 to support a heath care & social assistance intern with the Active Running & Therapy Centre Inc.
• $34,400 to support a mining, quarrying & oil + gas extraction intern with Corexplore
• $26,300 to support a construction intern with Ableton Electrical Services

“Suppa Engineering is truly grateful for NOHFC’s support through their internship funding program. This initiative has significantly enhanced our team’s capabilities and innovative output, enabling us to tackle more complex projects with greater efficiency. NOHFC’s streamlined funding process and support have allowed us to recruit skilled interns, who bring fresh ideas and energy, thereby enriching our projects and enhancing our overall expertise. Thank you, NOHFC, for being a key part of our growth and development.”- Rob Suppa, President, Suppa Engineering.

“The NOHFC has had a significant impact on Ableton Electrical Service. The intern funding has enabled us to grow our staff while providing an opportunity to a talented apprentice.” – Ryan Rogers, Ableton Electrical Services.

The NOHFC promotes economic prosperity across Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects—big and small, rural and urban—that stimulate growth, job creation and skills development. Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $790 million in 6,464 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $2.3 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 9,930 jobs. Locally, the NOHFC has invested more than $138 million in 798 projects in the Nipissing region, leveraging more than $549 million in investment and creating or sustaining 1,457 jobs.

Quick Fact

• The Ontario government launched new and improved NOHFC programs that support more projects in rural northern communities and make it easier for more people and businesses to apply. The programs target existing and emerging markets, provide more work opportunities for Indigenous people and address the skilled labour shortage in the North.

Additional Resources

• The NOHFC, Northern Development Offices and Small Business Enterprise Centres are available to support northern communities, businesses and other stakeholders in identifying economic development opportunities and assist in accessing government funding programs.
• The NOHFC’s Cultural Supports Program showcases Northern Ontario culture, geography and talent through event partnerships and support for the production of films and television series.
• The NOHFC’s Community Enhancement Program builds strong and resilient northern communities through targeted investments in critical infrastructure.
• The NOHFC’s Invest North Program boosts economic growth and attracts more investment by supporting business development, expansion and innovation.