For release: November 10, 2005
Ontario Government Supports Skills Enhancement In Chatham-Kent
Invests In Skills Training And Employment Program For
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
QUEEN'S PARK - The Ontario government is supporting local skills
enhancement by investing in a skills training and employment program for
adults with intellectual disabilities, Pat Hoy, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex
announced today on behalf of Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Leona Dombrowsky.
"The McGuinty government is committed to meeting the top priorities
for rural Ontario - strong people and strong economies, and success for
students," said Hoy. "This new training program will ensure
all Ontario citizens are given the right tools to prosper."
The Ontario government will contribute $30,350 to Community Living Chatham-Kent
and its partner, Chatham-Kent Integrated Children's Services. The program
will provide on-the-job opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities
to help them develop new skills that will make them more employable and
lead to permanent jobs.
"We are thrilled to receive this grant," said Lu-Ann Cowell,
executive director, Community Living Chatham-Kent. "The grant will
provide a wonderful opportunity for people who have an intellectual disability
to work within their community. This employment is enhanced through the
partnership with Chatham-Kent Children's Services."
Today's investment was made through the Rural Economic Development (RED)
program, which invests in projects that support sustainable rural economies
and community partnerships, and is a key part of the government's plan
for rural Ontario. The rural plan provides a coordinated framework across
government to build on rural Ontario's strengths - committed people, diverse
economic opportunities, unrivalled resources and a solid sense of community.
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Contact:
Christopher Flavelle
Minister's Office
(416) 326-3072
