The Provincial Government recently announced that Thompson will receive $508,738 for community-based training and employment services.
The money will go towards the Community Futures North Central Development self-employment program, the YWCA's MPI adult driver training, the Manitoba Metis Federation in Waboden's employment and training services as well as the Thicket Portage Community Council's resource centre.
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Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle said that he’s pleased the government is investing in our region and that the investment will help keep unemployed and low-income Manitobans in the community. He added that by connecting Manitobans looking for work with jobs that are in-demand, the government is delivering on their commitment to improve people’s lives while growing the local economy.
The projects being supported are among 86 projects across the province being funded by a $25M investment.