Government of Canada invests to help Somali-Canadian youth in Edmonton get jobs.

The Government of Canada is helping equip young Canadians in Edmonton with the skills and work experience needed to get high-quality jobs, announced the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development.

The Somali Canadian Education and Rural Development Organization of Edmonton is receiving more than $351,000 from the Skills Link program to help 36 Somali-Canadian youth facing barriers to employment get the skills and knowledge they need to find jobs. The participants will gain valuable hands-on experience to prepare for jobs in high-demand fields including the oil and gas industry.

As Canada is facing labour shortages, the Government is investing in youth employment, skills and apprenticeship programs to help connect young Canadians with available jobs. Through Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government is ensuring that investments in youth employment provide young Canadians with real-life work experience in high-demand fields such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics and skilled trades.

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“Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity. Today’s announcement will help Somali-Canadian youth inEdmontongets the skills needed to obtain jobs in today’s economy.”

– The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development

Source: Media Relations Office

Employment and Social Development Canada