Con College’s Bio-Energy to Create 25 Jobs
Ontario’s investment of $4.2 million in the Bio-Energy Learning and Research Centre at Confederation College is part of the McGuinty government’s upcoming long-term capital plan. The new biomass energy resource project will create approximately 25 jobs. Check out more information here on the Ontario Government’s website: New Bio-Energy Research Centre At Confederation College
Northern Training Partnership Fund = More Jobs
Ontario is investing $45 million over three years to prepare Northern Ontarians for new jobs in emerging resource sectors. $13 million per year ($39 million) is being allocated to MTCU in collaboration with Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs for skills training needs; $2 million per year ($6 million) is being allocated to the Ministry of Natural Resources to address skills training needs related to Far North Land Use Planning.
The Northern Training and Partnership Fund helps people get on-the-job training or training for a future job in new development opportunities, like the Ring of Fire and green and innovative technology. To find out more about this provincial initiative, download the Northern Training Partnership Fund prospectus below:
May 2011 Workforce Focus – Green Jobs
The May 2011 Workforce Focus has been released with a focus on the “Green Economy.” The green economy is a rapidly growing sector affecting a wide array of industries and occupations. Check out the short report by clicking on the image. If you’d like to receive these in your inbox as soon as they are released, let us know!
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