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Local youth will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the skilled trades and learn about career opportunities in the trades and technology sectors thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mrs. Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

"In today's environment, it is more important than ever that young Canadians have the skills and information they need to participate and succeed in the job market," said Mrs. McLeod. "Our government is proud to support activities like these ones that benefit youth, employers and the community."

A.R. Green Enterprises Ltd. will receive $21,437 through the Government of Canada's Youth Awareness program to organize and promote the 2011 Cariboo Regional Skills Competition and the 2011 Techno Expo, which will help make careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors more visible and accessible to youth. 

"These events will give youth from the interior of the province the opportunity to participate in competitions that showcase their technical and leadership skills, and also raise their awareness of the fields of trades and technology," said Mr. Alan Green, President of A.R. Green Enterprises Ltd. "The funding and support from the Government of Canada, Skills Canada, Thompson Rivers University, local unions and trades associations will go a long way in ensuring a great experience for all the participants."

The federal government is working with the provinces and territories, community organizations and other stakeholders to provide Canadians with the training, skills and opportunities they need to participate in the workforce and contribute to their communities.

Youth Awareness is part of the Government of Canada's strategy to create the best educated, most skilled and most flexible workforce in the world. The Government underscored its commitment to this strategy in Canada's Economic Action Plan. A key component of the Plan is to create more and better opportunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn more about Canada's Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.

The Youth Awareness program is delivered by Service Canada, which provides one-stop personalized services for Government of Canada programs, services and benefits. For more information about this program, visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca, call 1 800 O-Canada or drop by your local Service Canada Centre.   //Marketwire

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