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26 June 2008 New vision for community college network and apprenticeshipThe government will add seats and a new Fredericton campus to the New Brunswick community college network. The additions will become autonomous from government as outlined in Be Inspired. Be Ready. Be Better. The Action Plan to Transform Post-Secondary Education in New Brunswick. |
26 June 2008 Government to increase graduate student enrolments, deepen commitment to researchThe government will establish a Graduate Studies and Research Council of New Brunswick as part of Be Inspired. Be Ready. Be Better. The Action Plan to Transform Post-Secondary Education in New Brunswick. Premier Shawn Graham and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement today. |
26 June 2008 Tuition freeze and improved access to post-secondary educationImmediate steps are being taken to make post-secondary education more student-focused, accessible, affordable and relevant. |
26 June 2008 Plan for transformation of post-secondary education unveiledA transformation of community colleges and apprenticeship, the establishment of graduate schools, and student financing strategies were some of the highlights as the government released Be Inspired. Be Ready. Be Better. The Action Plan to Transform Post-Secondary Education in New Brunswick. |
16 June 2008 Government to share best practices on training with Republic of NigerA recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Niger will see the two countries co-operating and sharing best practices on vocational and technical training. |
10 June 2008 Government to partner with Dalhousie and University of New Brunswick to train doctorsAn agreement to bring an English-language, distributed medical education program to New Brunswick was officially signed today by the Government of New Brunswick, Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick (UNB). |
06 June 2008 Increases in employment and labour force compared to last yearNew Brunswick had an increase of 2,100 more employed and 6,800 more people in the labour force compared to the same time last year. These were the highlights as Energy Minister Jack Keir reported today on the latest Labour Force Survey provided by Statistics Canada. |
04 June 2008 Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour releases budget estimatesIncreased funding to universities, new training seats at New Brunswick's community colleges, and an investment in the future of the anglophone medical education program were among the highlights in budget estimates released today by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. |
04 June 2008 Government receives independent review panel's final reportThe Government of New Brunswick has received the report conducted by an independent review panel that analyzed the workplace health, safety and compensation system. |
03 June 2008 Medical education program to be delivered at UNB Saint JohnA site has been secured to deliver the proposed English-language medical education program in Saint John, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty announced today. The Dalhousie University program will be delivered on the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John campus in the building currently housing Saint John ... |
30 May 2008 Minister's statement on Disability Awareness Week, June 1-7The following statement has been issued by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty, on the occasion of Disability Awareness Week, June 1-7: "Disability Awareness Week was established to improve understanding of the existing barriers that prevent disabled persons from full and equal participation in all aspects of our communities. |
28 May 2008 Legislation introduced to deal with double-breasting in the construction sectorAn amendment to the Industrial Relations Act regarding common-employer legislation was introduced today. |
28 May 2008 Science is focus of 2008 Summer Reading ClubThe focus of this year's Summer Reading Club is science, and the theme is See What's Bubbling @ Your Library®. Kids were invited to do just that as the 2008 Summer Reading Club program was launched today at the Mgr. W.J. Conway Public Library in Edmundston. |
21 May 2008 NBCC-CCNB Excellence Awards announcedPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty has announced the recipients of the 2008 New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and College communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) Excellence Awards). |
14 May 2008 Province invests more than $490,000 in specialized training for New BrunswickersThe Government of New Brunswick recently invested more than $497,000 for specialized training initiatives throughout the province, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty announced today. |
13 May 2008 High school skilled trades and technology programs to be improved (anglophone sector)A three-year plan to restructure and improve the anglophone school system's Skilled Trades and Technology Education (STTE) program was unveiled today by Education Minister Kelly Lamrock. |
09 May 2008 Labour force grows to another all-time highNew Brunswick recorded a record labour force for the third time in 2008, and the number of employed New Brunswickers grew in April. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty reported today on the latest Labour Force Survey provided by Statistics Canada. |
02 May 2008 Initiative focuses on repatriating and retraining youth of Acadian PeninsulaA weekend of workshops and activities geared at attracting young people originally from the Acadian Peninsula back to the region will take place in Caraquet on May 3 and 4. |
30 April 2008 Wage Gap Action Plan scholarships now availableApplications are now being accepted for the third year of the Wage Gap Action Plan scholarship. This scholarship is open until May 31, to women and men who will be pursuing non-traditional training programs through New Brunswick Community College. |
30 April 2008 Minister's statement / North American Occupational Safety and Health WeekThe following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty, on the occasion of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week, May 4-10. |
25 April 2008 Minister's Message / National Day of MourningThe following message was released today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty, in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, Monday, April 28 |
21 April 2008 Sackville and Shediac to host job fairsEnterprise South East, in partnership with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, will once again host two job fairs this week in Sackville and Shediac. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement today. |
21 April 2008 Project to assist unemployed older workers in Restigouche and Chaleur areasA new project will help 90 older workers from various sectors in the Restigouche and Chaleur regions get adequate training and help them return to the labour force. The announcement was made today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty and Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen. |
17 April 2008 Government partners with school districts and J.D. Irving for Job Fest 2008Young people looking to better their job-seeking skills will be helped by a partnership of the Government of New Brunswick, School Districts 6, 8 and 10, and J.D. Irving Ltd. The groups are co-sponsors of the 15th annual Job Fest, which is being held today at the Saint John Trade ... |
16 April 2008 Minister's message / Literacy Day in New BrunswickPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty has issued the following statement on the occasion of Literacy Day in New Brunswick on April 16, 2008: |
14 April 2008 Another $500,000 committed to support Miramichi workersThe Government of New Brunswick is investing another $500,000 in assistance and skills training for workers in the Miramichi affected by the permanent closure of the UPM- Kymmene mills. Public Safety Minister John Foran made the announcement today on behalf of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty. |
04 April 2008 6,600 more New Brunswickers working compared to a year agoThousands more New Brunswickers were working, and the labour force showed strong growth in March as compared to the same time last year. These were the highlights of today's labour force statistics released by Statistics Canada, as reported by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty. |
26 March 2008 Seven new members named to N.B. Public Libraries Foundation boardSeven new members have been appointed to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation Board of Trustees. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement today. |
25 March 2008 Memorandum of understanding signed regarding Cap-Pelé libraryA library in the Village of Cap-Pelé became closer to reality today. |
19 March 2008 Nominations now open for 2008 Council of the Federation Literacy AwardNominations are now being accepted for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award for adult literacy learners. Premier Shawn Graham made the announcement today. |
14 March 2008 Reminder / Minimum wage rises to $7.75 on March 31New Brunswickers earning minimum wage will be receiving a pay raise. Effective March 31, the hourly minimum wage will be $7.75, an increase of 50 cents. |
07 March 2008 Record 400,000 in labour force as province experiences strong employment growthNew Brunswick's labour force rose to a record high, going above the 400,000 plateau in February, with more than 8,000 additional New Brunswickers working than compared to a year ago. These were the highlights as Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty released the monthly labour force figures from ... |
29 February 2008 Minister's message / International Adult Learners' WeekThe following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty in recognition of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO's sponsorship of International Adult Learners' Week, March 3 - 8, 2008: "We know that literacy, education and training are the primary agents of transformation for individuals and society, ... |
29 February 2008 Federal and provincial governments sign training and skills-development agreementA new agreement to help New Brunswick workers improve their skills and prepare them for jobs of the future was signed today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty, and Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Monte Solberg. |
21 February 2008 Agreement to assist unemployed older workers throughout provinceAn agreement aimed at meeting the needs of unemployed older workers was announced today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty and federal Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson. |
08 February 2008 New Brunswick labour force hits new recordThe labour force in New Brunswick experienced a significant increase compared to a year ago as the province's unemployment rate stood at 8.2 per cent last month. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty reported today on the monthly labour force survey released by Statistics Canada. |
04 February 2008 Province commits over $3 million to new student centre at Mount AllisonA significant investment for a new student centre at Mount Allison University was announced today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty. |
31 January 2008 State of the Province Address: 2008 to be turning point for provinceGovernment will take action to transform New Brunswick's economy, workforce, relationships and government in 2008. That was the theme of the annual State of the Province Address delivered today by Premier Shawn Graham. |
29 January 2008 Maritime universities meet expectations of most studentsMaritime universities meet most students' expectations, and three-quarters of the class of 2007 have plans for further studies within the next decade. Those are the key findings of an upcoming report, Intentions of Maritime University Students Following Graduation: A Survey of the Class of 2007. |
22 January 2008 Survey shows NBCC 2006 grads employed in record numbersPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty today announced the results of the annual survey of graduates of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) / Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB). |
17 January 2008 Two construction contracts awarded for new trade shops in St. Andrews and DieppeSupply and Services Minister Roly MacIntyre announced today the awarding of two major construction contracts for two new multi-purpose trade shops at community colleges in St. Andrews and Dieppe. |
15 January 2008 Mediator named to dispute at St. Thomas UniversityMilton Veniot, QC, has been appointed as mediator to help resolve the dispute between St. Thomas University administration and its faculty association. Social Development Minister Mary Schryer announced the appointment today on behalf of Post- Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty. |
11 January 2008 NB tops Atlantic Provinces in annual average employment growthNew Brunswick was first among the Atlantic Provinces and fourth in Canada in annual average employment growth in 2007. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minster Ed Doherty reported today on provincial highlights of the Statistics Canada monthly labour force survey for December, which also included a new record level for ... |
08 January 2008 Summer jobs applications for students now availableApplications are now available for the Student Employment and Experience Development (SEED) program for students looking to get started on their summer job search. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement today. |
02 January 2008 Survey of employers currently in progressA survey of employers in the province was initiated recently by the Labour Market Analysis branch of the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL), in partnership with the New Brunswick Career Development Action Group. |