B.C. PILOTS JOB EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH
Minister Tom Christensen announced the new Aboriginal Youth Work Exchange pilot program, offering summer work opportunities for Aboriginal high school students across the province. The pilot program will give high school students a unique opportunity to explore careers in the social services field. [News release]
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MCFD AND CLBC PLAN TRANSITION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES
VICTORIA – On June 23, 2008, government announced changes in ministry responsibilities. Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is now reporting to the Honourable Rich Coleman, the Minister responsible for the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.
NEW CHILD-CARE SPACES FOR KITIMAT FAMILIES
KITIMAT – Almost $80,000 in provincial funding will help the Kitimat Child Development Centre create 12 new licensed child-care spaces and a neighbourhood hub, Linda Reid, Minister of State for Child Care, announced.
NEW CHILD-CARE SPACES FOR MERRITT AND HOPE
MERRITT – More than $740,000 in provincial funding will help area child-care providers create 52 new licensed child-care spaces, Linda Reid, Minister of State for Child Care, announced.
B.C. BOOSTS WEST KOOTENAY CHILD-CARE OPTIONS
VICTORIA – Almost $240,000 in provincial funding will help child-care providers in the West Kootenay create 38 new licensed child-care spaces, announced Linda Reid, Minister of State for Child Care.
$1M BOOST TO EDUCATION FUND HELPS FORMER YOUTH IN CARE
VICTORIA – A $1-million grant to B.C.’s Youth Education Assistance Fund will help more youth formerly in government care pursue post-secondary education and training, Premier Gordon Campbell announced.
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