Some help for laid-off workers from the AV Terrace Bay mill.
A new resource centre is being set up to help workers find new employment or retraining.
It will include services such as workshops, seminars, peer-to-peer support and job search assistance.
“Our government stands with the workers and families in Terrace Bay who have been impacted by these layoffs,” states David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, in a release.
“By investing in this action centre, we’re making sure all workers get the support, resources and opportunities they deserve to find rewarding jobs to provide for themselves and their families.”
Over 330 workers were laid off in January by the mill’s sudden closure.
The province is providing $280,000 to keep the centre operating until next June.
It will be run under the auspices of the township.
“The Action Centre will be a valuable resource for laid-off workers looking to upgrade their skill,” says Paul Malashewski, Mayor of Terrace Bay.
“The resources that the Action Centre provides will assist in developing the North’s workforce and make investing in the North attractive to various companies.”