NEW TRAINING PROGRAM AIMS AT BUILDING HOPE THROUGH NEW JOB SKILLS

The Salvation Army in Regina, along with Carmichael Outreach and the Regina and District Food Bank are set to deliver a new program that connects people searching for jobs with opportunities in their area.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $14,820 to help fund this new program.

"We need skilled workers in our province, and in order to help people succeed and make a better life for their family, they're going to need training," Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. "This will come in the form of training from the Salvation Army for 24 individuals."

The Salvation Army is delivering a Fork Lift Training Partnership that will provide 24 unemployed individuals with fork lift, skid steer and pallet jack certification. The course was designed with the goal of maximizing the opportunities for participants to obtain steady employment. After completing the course, participants will have the skills necessary to do a broad range of jobs, including warehouse work, snow removal and landscaping.

"I'm happy these community groups can work together and spend tax dollars more effectively while giving people much needed skills that will allow them to make a good living," Norris said. "I'd like to thank everyone involved in making this new program a reality. And I'd like to say good luck to the 24 people taking this new course."

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For more information, contact:

Herman Hulshof
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
Regina
Phone: 306-787-9715
Email: herman.hulshof@gov.sk.ca