The Manitoba government is boosting adult education funding by $2.5 million, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced on Tuesday.
One million dollars of the new funding is earmarked specifically for First Nations and Northern communities.
The additional money is intended to stabilize existing programming, address front-line delivery needs, and help recruit and retain professionals in the sector, according to the province.
An additional $100,000 is also being directed through the Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag: All Women Doing Well strategy to support 60 Indigenous women enrolled in early childhood education, adult education and employment, and family support worker programs at Urban Circle Training Centre.
“Strengthening adult learning and literacy programs is a smart economic investment for Manitoba,” said Cable.
“When adults gain the skills and credentials they need, businesses can fill in?demand jobs, productivity increases and local economies grow. This funding will help ensure Manitoba has a skilled, adaptable workforce that supports long?term economic growth across the province.”
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