Global Sticks Closure Means Huge Job Loss
It is still unclear why the Global Sticks plant closed its doors – and whether it is short or long term – but one thing is certain, there are lots of jobs at stake. In a hurting economy, this is particularly difficult to endure. If you haven’t read the news about Global Sticks, check out these links:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/story/2011/11/21/tby-global-sticks-closure.html
http://netnewsledger.com/2011/11/18/global-sticks-faces-uncertain-future/
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:
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