Public Advisory: Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions Set for September
August 28, 2015
The final series of Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions for 2015-16 will take place in September throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. These sessions are a key component of the Workforce Development Action Plan, which is an initiative of the Population Growth Strategy, and are designed to gather input regarding the employment and human resources needs and challenges throughout the province.
To date, approximately 180 people have participated in 16 Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions. A full list of remaining roundtable discussions can be found in the attached backgrounder.
Members of the local business community, post-secondary institutions, employers, labour organizations, municipal and local leaders and representatives of community groups are all encouraged to attend. The public is also invited to express interest in participating by emailing WorkforceDevelopment@gov.nl.ca.
Live Here, Work Here, Belong Here, A Population Growth Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, 2015-2025is the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s 10-year plan to support individuals and families. The strategy will ensure investments and programs are aligned to encourage individuals to choose Newfoundland and Labrador to live, work and raise a family. The Population Growth Strategy is supported by four action plans covering the main elements of population growth – workforce, families, communities and immigration. For more information, visit http://homeforgoodnl.ca/
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Media contacts:
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
709-729-0753, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions – September 2015
| September 2, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Placentia College of the North Atlantic |
| September 9, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Twillingate Lion’s Club |
| September 15, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Happy Valley-Goose Bay College of the North Atlantic |
| September 16, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Labrador City College of the North Atlantic |
| September 17, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Nain Nunatsiavut Government Office |
| September 23, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | St. John’s Comfort Inn |
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