April 26, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, announced today that the application process for the new Student Mentorship Program is now open. The employer-driven program will support summer career development opportunities in the agriculture, aquaculture, technology,…
April 24, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour: Mr. Speaker, last Friday I had the pleasure of attending the Central Regional meeting of Municipalities Newfoundland…
April 20, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced more than $567,000 to support the Welcoming Communities – WelcomeNL Initiative in partnership with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL). The funding announced today will enable MNL to…
April 19, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will join the Central Regional Meeting of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador to launch the Welcoming Communities Initiative. The announcement will take place at the Mount Peyton Hotel, Grand Falls-Windsor,…
April 18, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced applications are now being accepted from employers for this year’s Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program. Budget 2018 allocates $10.5 million to the program through the Canada-Newfoundland and…
April 17, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour: Mr. Speaker, as announced on April 5, applications are now being accepted for Summer Student Employment Programs….
April 12, 2018
The deadline to provide input on the development of an Adult Literacy Action Plan has been extended to Friday, May 4. Public consultations were announced on March 9, 2018. Information on the consultations, including a Discussion Guide, can be found…
April 5, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced applications are now being accepted for Summer Student Employment Programs (SSEP). SSEP applications may be made online at www.aesl.gov.nl.ca and must be received by May 7, 2018…
March 21, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, joined Dr. Lloydetta Quaicoe, founder of Sharing Our Cultures, to proclaim March 21 as International Day for…
March 21, 2018
Information regarding the consultations, including a Discussion Guide can be found at engagenl.ca. The consultations and development of the action plan are focused on the themes of achieving better outcomes, providing responsive programming, and working together.Submissions can be made at engagenl.ca, by…
