Ensuring provincial businesses and organizations have the skillsets they need to thrive, grow, and compete is more important than ever. That is why the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are helping Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. offer additional digital training opportunities.
Today, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, along with Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced a total investment of $136,721 for Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. to expand its services and programs
Through the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP), the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation has also provided $10,000 to assist with operational costs.
This investment will help Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. teach digital and gaming skills, create new interactive youth programs and rebrand the organization to better reflect all of its activities. These initiatives will help organizations and youth excel in today’s online-focused world and create more opportunities to use digital platforms to create and share performance and visual art.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the commitment of industry and governments to grow the skills needed to creatively manage through and come out of this global pandemic.
Support for this activity demonstrates a commitment to arts and culture, tourism, and social enterprise in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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“New ideas and creative approaches help organizations such as Gros Morne Summer Music grow and thrive. Innovation and technology will drive our province in the future, and we are so pleased to support these initiatives that will play a role in creating more opportunities for youth to excel in today’s digital world.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and MHA for Humber-Gros Morne
“Gros Morne Summer Music has led several initiatives involving digital technology and creative industries. With a focus on digital skills development and expanding the online presence of its cultural content, the organization is advancing this project to add to their already well-established product and services on the west coast.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“It is great to see Federal and Provincial support for Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. as they continue to grow, promote and support the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is also pleased to support this organization through the Cultural Economic Development Program.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“Over the last year we have seen how important digital expertise has become for business development and success. By supporting projects like this one, we are helping Atlantic Canadian organizations and younger generations build the necessary skillsets to thrive in the digital world. Our government is ensuring that Canadians are at the forefront of the workforce, and fully participating in growing a healthy, robust economy.”
Honourable Mélanie Joly
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Before the pandemic hit, Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. recognized the importance of digital technology in the arts community. It is amazing to see how it, and other non-profit organizations in Western Newfoundland, have taken the initiative to build their digital arts services, both to survive in the pandemic and to come out of it stronger and more diversified than before. I’m delighted that the Government of Canada is providing this investment to help build these vital skillsets in our province.”
Gudie Hutchings
Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
“Having both Federal and Provincial Governments step in to support this work has meant a tremendous amount to our organization, both fiscally and for our morale. It gives us the means and the conviction to continue striving to build unique and sustainable capacity for our region.”
Reg Kachanoski
Operations Manager, Gros Morne Summer Music Inc.
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