Lincoln’s Youth Skills Studio reached Round 3

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

With a successful track record in its first two years, Town of Lincoln’s Youth Skills Studio got a $2.9 million boost to set up its third year of operation.

Premier Doug Ford was in Beamsville Tuesday morning to make the announcement of support.

“This investment will give youth in the Niagara Region the skills they need to start or advance their careers in growing industries,” said Ford.

“Right across the province, we’re connecting young people to the jobs of the future and businesses to the skilled workforce they need to grow and expand.”

Paul Di Ianni, Lincoln’s director of economic development, said the program has gone very well in its first two years.

“The goal of the program has two key streams. One is a tech stream and the other helps with soft skillshow to construct a resume; how to prepare for a job interview,” said Di Ianni, noting the program is geared to the 14-29 age category.

The studio can help up to 250 young people in Niagara train for meaningful and well-paying careers.

Led by the Town of Lincoln, it prepares people under the age of 30 for the future of work with a fourmonth paid-training program and connec- tions to 75 small and medium-sized businesses hiring in hightech, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and other critical sectors.

“We know in-demand jobs in the skilled trades and other critical sectors continue to grow. Our ongoing partnership with the Town of Lincoln and the

Youth Skills Studio of Civiconnect demonstrates our government’s commitment to working with local partners to build a highly skilled and competitive workforce and will ensure our province remains the engine of Canada’s economy,” said Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff.

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