Media Advisory - Government of Canada to announce funding for apprenticeship positions in British Columbia

GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 23, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be at the British Columbia Construction Association to announce funding through the Apprenticeship Service for a project that will provide financial support to first-year Red Seal apprentices in the construction trades.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Date:	Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time:	12:00 p.m. PDT
Place:	Craigflower Community & Performing Arts Centre Corner of Craigflower Road/Island Highway and Admirals Road Victoria, British Columbia

 

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SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada

(media only): Tara Beauport, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, [email protected]; Jasmeen Shergill, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]