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02 November 2015 Funding entrepreneurial programs in northern New BrunswickThe provincial government is funding two new programs for immigrant entrepreneurs in Edmundston and Bathurst. |
30 October 2015 National Francophone Immigration WeekThe following statement marking National Francophone Immigration Week, Nov. 1 to 7, was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry, who is responsible for immigration and the minister responsible for La Francophonie: |
30 October 2015 Take Our Kids to Work DayTake Our Kids to Work Day is one of several special events taking place during Career Week, Nov. 2-6, in New Brunswick. |
27 October 2015 Record number of books read during the Summer Reading ClubResults of the province’s 2015 Summer Reading Club Program show young readers recorded the highest total of books read since the inception of the club, reading 320,414 books, magazines or websites, totalling a 9.77 per cent increase over last year. |
23 October 2015 Opportunities Summit on immigrationPremier Brian Gallant and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry hosted an Opportunities Summit in Riverview yesterday for those involved in immigration. |
10 September 2015 Efforts continue to strengthen post-secondary education systemWith a new academic year beginning, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry today highlighted the provincial government’s efforts toward making post-secondary education more accessible and affordable. |
08 September 2015 Literacy award recipients officially recognized on International Literacy DayThe provincial government officially recognized the two New Brunswick winners of the 11th annual Council of the Federation Literacy Awards today, which is International Literacy Day. |
04 September 2015 Labour Day messageThe following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry: |
01 September 2015 Free admission passes to Kings Landing now available at 14 public librariesStarting today and until Oct. 12, members of the public may visit any of the 14 public libraries in the York Library Region and sign out a free admission pass for one adult and three guests to Kings Landing Historical Settlement. |
23 August 2015 Youth Employment Fund has helped 800 young people gain employment experienceThe Youth Employment Fund, launched in April, has helped 800 young people gain employment experience and is on track to match 1,500 New Brunswick youths and employers in the program’s first year. |
20 July 2015 Call for submissions to contribute to provincial literacy strategyAs part of the efforts to implement a comprehensive literacy strategy, the provincial government is inviting New Brunswickers to submit their ideas to the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. |
10 July 2015 Stakeholder input sought for Phase II of review of workers’ compensation legislationStakeholders and individuals are encouraged to participate in Phase II of the review of legislation governing workers’ compensation by submitting their ideas and feedback online. |
09 July 2015 Labour market ministers take action to improve skills training and labour market outcomesProvincial and territorial labour market ministers met with their federal counterpart this week to discuss the improvement of labour market information, the harmonization of apprenticeship training and the recognition of job credentials for internationally trained workers. |
26 June 2015 Ministers of education and training to strengthen career planning and development in public schools in Atlantic CanadaA strategic approach to career planning and development for public education students in Atlantic Canada is the major emphasis outlined in Future in Focus – Atlantic Career Development Framework for Public Education: 2015-2020, launched today by the ministers of education and training from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, ... |
16 June 2015 Survey shows community college graduates gaining employment in New BrunswickAn annual survey shows that high numbers of recent graduates from New Brunswick's community colleges are working in the province and in their field of study. |
12 June 2015 Education plan co-chairs namedPremier Brian Gallant has appointed Karen Power (formerly Branscombe) and Gino LeBlanc as co-chairs responsible for the development of a 10-year provincial education plan. |
08 June 2015 Student financial assistance applications now availableThe 2015-16 student financial assistance applications are now available. |
02 June 2015 New Brunswick students participate in national Skills Canada competitionThirty-three student competitors from across New Brunswick showcased their skills on the national stage at the 2015 Skills Canada Competition in Saskatoon, Sask., from May 27 to 30. |
01 June 2015 New Brunswick Public Libraries to launch 2015 Summer Reading ClubStaff at New Brunswick public libraries will be launching the Summer Reading Club in their communities throughout the month of June. |
29 May 2015 Notice to bargain period to be extendedThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Public Service Labour Relations Act to extend the notice to bargain period to six months before a contract expires. The previous notice to bargain period was two months. |
21 May 2015 Province launches Express Entry Labour Market Stream ProgramThe New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program’s Express Entry Labour Market Stream is now accepting expression of interest forms from potential immigration candidates. |
15 May 2015 New Brunswick student is a finalist in prestigious textile eventLucas Woolley, a student at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, has been recognized as one of four finalists by the Design Next International Student Competition. |
13 May 2015 Benefits increase for firefightersThe provincial government is enhancing burial and related-expenses benefits for families of eligible firefighters and former firefighters. |
07 May 2015 Student entrepreneurship pilot project launchedA three-year pilot project designed to help international students who wish to start businesses in New Brunswick was launched today. |
04 May 2015 New Brunswick innovation research chairs announcedToday four new research chairs were announced through the New Brunswick Innovation Research Chairs Initiative, representing an investment of $4.7 million over five years. |