Vale is increasing its support for Skills Canada.  

The sponsorship will introduce new programs in Thompson that aim to increase awareness of careers in the trades.

Ryan Land with Vale, says one new program is the Northern in School Liason Program.

Land says the program is delivered by Thompson's own, Alyssa Harman, who's a coordinator with Skills Canada Manitoba. She'll be going into schools throughout northern Manitoba, and give presenations about trades and technology related careers. 

Vale and Skills Canada Manitoba have already been working together for a number of years on various programs in Thompson, but this new agreement will enhance the partnership and expand it into Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.