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Lakeshore Advance, 2011-02-23, Page 18Apprentice training to begin In various trades Lakeshore Advance "Sixty participants in Middlesex and Lambton 41) will soon begin training to become apprentices in various trades thanks to an investment of $744.000 from Ontario," said MPP Maria Van Hommel. "Three area agencies and partners will deliver pre - apprenticeship training programs that will help people develop the skills they need to work in a skilled trade." Labourer's International Union of North America, Local 1059 in London will receive $229,000 to help 20 local people (rain as construction craft workers and cement finishers; Fanshawe College and Anishinahek Educational Institute, Munsee-I)ela- ware First Nation will receive $330,0011 to help 25 Aboriginal people train as industrial mechanic millrights and industrial electricians; and l.ambton College and Women's interval Honkie of Sarnia will receive $185,0011 to help 15 women train as cooks or bakers. More than 120,000 apprentices are learning a skilled trade today to help keep Ontario's economy strong in the future, The government funds pre - apprenticeship training courses across the province. '1he gewernment's Open Ontario Plan is helping to build the most highly skilled and educated workforce in the world, securing a strong econ- omy for the future. "Our local Colleges and their partner agencies art' leaders in training and important contributors to the economic develop- ment of Middlesex and l.ambton," said Van Rom- mel. "I'm pleased that they're working with us to help people develop the skills needed to be an apprentice:' "Ontario needs skilled workers to keep our econ- omy strong and help local communities across the province become stronger and more prosperous. Ontario is investing in our apprenticeship and skilled trades to help more people build better futures for themselves and for all of us." - John Alillety, Minister of Training, Colleges and llnit'ersities Wednesday, February 23, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 17 Census jobs available Cold paws Lakeshore Advance O'1" I'AWA (CNW) -- Want to make a lasting contribution to Canada, its com- munities and its people? I lere's your opportunity. Join the 2011 census team. Statistics Canada has announced it's staffing 35,000 jobs across Canada to work on the 2011 census. Staff are required for a variety of supervisory and non -supervisory jobs between March and mid-August 2011. These non -office jobs require work in neighbourhoods and communities in all urban, rural and remote areas of the country. Screening of applications will start in mid-February. The rates of pay range from $14.72 to $18.04 an hour, plus authorized expenses. About 5,000 crew leaders and assist- ants and around 30,000 census enu- merators will be hired. Crew leaders train, lead and supervise a team of enu- merators. Enumerators distribute "THE KING'S SPEECH" Rating: PG (Mature Themes) February 25,26, 27 & March tet census questionnaires, conduct personal interviews and do followup interviews by phone. Applicants must he at least 18 years old, eligible to work in Canada, and able to commit at least 20 hours a week, including drys, evenings, weekends and holidays as required. They need a driver's licence and access to a vehicle in some areas. Candidates should be computer literate and have a lout(' computer with access to the Internet. Apply online at www,census201 1. gc.ca, New to Grand Rend and area? Had a New Baby? Getting Married? First Time Grandparents? Starting a Business? 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