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Post-secondary education, labour, training budget estimates released

The provincial government plans to invest $609,446,000 in post-secondary education, training and labour in 2013-14. This figure was contained in budget estimates released by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Danny Soucy.

Libraries launch New Brunswick Author Portal

An online resource that collates information about authors from the province, called the New Brunswick Author Portal, is now available through the New Brunswick Public Library Service.

Minister's message / National Day of Mourning

The following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, Sunday, April 28:

Appointees announced for New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council

The names of the appointees to the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council were presented today by Premier David Alward and Geoff Flood, co-chairs of the council.

Legislation introduced to create New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council

Legislation was introduced today by Premier David Alward to create the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council.

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design to hold 15th Annual Fashion Show

The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design is holding its 15th Annual Fashion Show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Fredericton Convention Centre.

Minister's message / Literacy Day in New Brunswick

The following statement was today issued by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy on the occasion of Literacy Day in New Brunswick, Wednesday, April 17:

CCNB launches training in forest trucking

Training in forest trucking was launched this week at the Polyvalente Alexandre-J.-Savoie in Saint-Quentin.

Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick donates $6,500 worth of books to public libraries

More than $6,500 worth of books has been donated by the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick to the New Brunswick Public Library Service. The donation was made possible through the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation.

Assistive technology available for apprentices with learning disabilities

The provincial government is partnering with the Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick to help apprentices with learning disabilities in their training.

EI claimants affected by end of federal pilot project urged to visit local employment offices

Premier David Alward announced a new training program in Tracadie today for unemployed New Brunswickers affected by the recent termination of the five-week extended Employment Insurance (EI) benefits federal pilot project.

Students at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design awarded scholarships

Eleven students at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design have each received a scholarship or bursary from the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Foundation. The recipients were announced by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy.

Students invited to participate in contest about workplace safety and employee rights

New Brunswick high school students are invited to take part in the provincial It's Your Job – Know Your Rights video contest stressing the importance of workplace safety and employee rights.

New Brunswickers borrow record number of ebooks and audiobooks

New Brunswickers downloaded record numbers of ebooks and audiobooks during the past holiday season. Statistics gathered this month show that more than twice as many titles were borrowed compared to this time last year.

One-Job Pledge initiative launched to stimulate economy

The New Brunswick government is creating a new initiative, called the One-Job Pledge, to help businesses create quality jobs and new opportunities for recent graduates in the province.

National Family Literacy Day

The provincial government is encouraging families and communities to showcase the benefits of reading and to promote literacy in support of National Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.

One in five new students at Maritime universities transfers from another post-secondary institution

A study released today shows that almost 20 per cent of new students at Maritime universities receive credit for courses completed at another university or college, and more than half of these students transfer into their second year of university or higher.

Summer job applications for students now available

Students seeking a job for this summer may now apply to the Student Employment and Experience Development (SEED) program.

Golden Jubilee Scholarship recipients announced

The provincial government has awarded the Golden Jubilee Scholarship to four students; one enrolled in each of New Brunswick's public universities.

Young readers encouraged to participate in Hackmatack program

Children in Grades 4 through 6 are invited to join a Hackmatack book club at their local public library and participate in the Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award.

Pilot project increases accessibility of public library collections for persons with print disabilities

New Brunswickers with print disabilities may now borrow alternative format collections such as specialized audio books and Braille books from the Smurfit-Stone Public Library in Bathurst. The pilot project was launched by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy.

Public libraries receive $100,000 donation for new eBooks and audio books

The New Brunswick Public Library Service has received a donation of $100,000 to purchase new eBooks and downloadable audio books from the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation.

Minister's message for International Human Rights Day

The following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy in recognition of International Human Rights Day, Monday, Dec. 10:

Books about maple syrup donated to libraries

The province’s public libraries have received 84 copies of a new children's book from the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association. The donation was made possible through a partnership with the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation.

Pilot program helps 11 persons prepare to rejoin the workforce

Eleven persons from the Moncton area graduated today from the Up-Skilling for Employment Program, a pilot project training unemployed individuals so they get a job.