Kelvin Goertzen, MLA for Steinbach, announced that the Manitoba Government is investing in community-based training and employment services in the Steinbach constituency.

“I am pleased that our Progressive Conservative government is investing in employment and training services in our constituency,” said MLA Kelvin Goertzen. “This investment will help unemployed and low-income Manitobans in the community learn new skills to improve their employment opportunities. By connecting Manitobans looking for work with jobs that are in-demand, our government is delivering on our commitment to improve people’s lives while growing our local economy.”

Through this investment from Manitoba Education and Training, the Manitoba Government will be providing $340,367.00 for three projects in Steinbach. Projects being funded include:

  • $252,290.00 for Opening Doors to Success Inc: Employability Skills Enhancement Program
  • $49,871.00 for Steinbach Chamber of Commerce: Employment Facilitator for Immigrants
  • $37,748.00 for Association for Community Living – Steinbach Branch Inc.: Eastman Employment Services

The investments in Steinbach are part of an overall investment of $25 million supporting 86 projects across Manitoba.