Ontario Helps Newcomers Get Jobs

 

May 20, 2009 10:20 AM

McGuinty Government Invests in Skills Training And Expands Opportunities To Work

Ontario is helping 10,000 highly skilled newcomers get jobs that match their qualifications and experience.

The McGuinty government is investing $38 million in thirty-eight bridge training programs throughout the province. The programs help highly skilled newcomers get the credentials, practice and networks they need to get a license and work in their profession faster.

The 2009 provincial budget also included a $50 million investment, over two years, to further expand bridge training programs across the province. Investing in skills training programs helps create jobs and strengthen Ontario's economy.  

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Since 2003, bridge training programs have helped more than 30,000 newcomers.
  • About 70 per cent of Ontario’s adult newcomers have post-secondary education or training.

CONTACTS

  • Indira Naidoo-Harris
    Minister's Office
    416-325-6205
    indira.naidoo-harris@nullontario.ca
  • Michel Payen-Dumont
    Communications Br
    416-314- 7010
    michel.payen-dumont@nullontario.ca
  • Colin Lemoine
    Communications Branch
    416-314-7389
    Colin.Lemoine@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
ontario.ca/citizenship


 

"It’s critical for Ontario’s economy and newcomers that they are able to put their expertise to work as quickly as possible. Bridge training programs have proven successful in making this happen."

 – Michael Chan
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

 
 
 
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