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The Government of Canada announces funding of Skills/Compétences Canada under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy

by Tess Hutchinson
OTTAWA, July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, in the run-up to World Youth Skills Day, Skills/Skills Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada will donate more than $27 million to SCC over the next five years as part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. These funds will be used to further the rewarding careers available to our nation’s youth in the fields of crafts and technology.

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Skills/Compétences Canada provides youth with hands-on experience in crafts and technologies through its many programs and events, including its flagship event, the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC). This event features over 40 craft and technology competitions for more than 500 participants from across Canada. SCNC Winnipeg 2023 had over 13,000 visiting students, a record-breaking number. Through its events and programs, SCC connects young people and encourages them to discover and explore the many exciting and lucrative careers in these sectors.

“With approximately 700,000 skilled workers set to retire this decade, this investment comes at a critical time,” said Shaun Thorson, SCC’s chief executive officer. “We are grateful for the continued support of the SCC government in their work to empower Canada’s future workforce.”

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“Young people want to help shape Canada’s future. As the nature of work is rapidly changing, investments today will help young people develop the skills they need to take advantage of future career opportunities in skilled trades,” said the Honorable Carla Qualtrough, Minister for Employment, Human Development and People’s Inclusion with disabilities.

About Skills/Compétences Canada
Skills/Compétences Canada was founded in 1989 as a national, not-for-profit organization that works with employers, educators, labor groups and government to promote skilled trades and technology careers among Canadian youth. For more information visit: www.skillscompetencescanada.com

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