Creating Jobs in the North
July 22, 2010
McGuinty Government Helps Strengthen Northern Economy
A new skills training program will help Aboriginal people in the North and northern Ontarians get the training they need to benefit from new resource development opportunities.
Launched today, the first round of applications for the Northern Training Partnership Fund are now available online. This program provides northern communities with better access to skills training opportunities, leading to jobs in resource-related sectors, including energy, mining, and forestry.
Eligible projects must involve a collaboration between industry and Aboriginal or northern communities or organizations. This will ensure that northerners benefit from the opportunities provided by projects such as the Ring of Fire and other innovative technologies.
The Northern Training Partnership Fund is an important part of the McGuinty government’s Open Ontario Plan to strengthen Ontario’s economy and create more jobs in the North.
QUICK FACTS
- The Northern Training Partnership Fund is a three-year $45 million initiative announced in the 2010 Budget.
- As part of this fund, $2 million per year is being invested for skills training needs related to Far North Land Use Planning being managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
LEARN MORE
- Northern Training Partnership Fund Application
- Growth Plan for Northern Ontario
- Northern Training Partnership Fund – Far North Land Use Planning Application
- Support for the Northern Training Partnership Fund
