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CO in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ay 1 0, 2 01 8 | HMC gets $811K funding boost NEWS "She was so happy with her cut, it made me realize why I love what I do" - Samantha, FCH S ty lis t Your hair is our passion. ANY HAIRCUT $ OFF F5086 COLOUR F5087 No double discounts. Redeemable at Oakville salon only. Offer expiresJune 30, 2018. No double discounts. Redeemable at Oakville salon only. Offer expiresJune 30, 2018. Redeemable at Oakville salon only. Check-in online. FirstChoice.com JOHN BKILA jbkila@metroland.com More than $811,000 in federal funding will be tar­ geted to help highly-skilled newcomers to Halton with experience and education in health care not only find gainful employment in their field, but faster. The funds, which will be spread over the next two years, are going to the Hal- ton Multicultural Council's (HMC) Accelerator for In­ ternationally Trained Health Professionals pro­ ject. It is meant to help up to 160 newcomers gain Cana­ dian professional work ex­ perience and mentorship in order to "reach their full labour-market potential," according to Kim Jenkin- son, HMC executive direc­ tor. Oakville MP John Oli­ ver was at HMC's Oakville headquarters on Speers Road Friday, May 4, after­ noon to make the an­ nouncement, on behalf of Patty Hajdu, minister of employment, workforce de­ velopment and labour. " Our government knows Canada's strength lies in its diversity," he said. "I am proud that our gov­ ernment is helping to re­ duce barriers by support­ ing newcomers as they put their skills to work across communities in Canada." Oliver said in 2016, the unemployment rate among newcomers aged 25-50 years old in Canada was nearly 11 per cent. "There is no question this issue needed to be ad­ dressed," he said. The HMC accelerator project will provide em­ ployment training and workshops, one-on-one counselling and 12-week in­ ternships so participants can gain the accreditation needed to launch them into a career in the health-care sector. Jenkinson called the program an investment. "It is wonderful to see our federal government's commitment to supporting professional newcomers - immigrants are an essen­ tial investment in Canada's future and a major engine of economic growth," she said. "This kind of an invest­ ment helps people to launch their careers in Canada and become fully- employed and productive quickly." HMC, which is celebrat­ ing its 40th anniversary this year and has offices in north Oakville, Milton and Burlington, says it strives to welcome newcomers and prepare them for life in Canada, while also prepar­ ing the community to wel­ come immigrant newcom­ ers and refugees. Its services include counselling and settle­ ment, community connec­ tions, employment sup­ ports, English training, housing and volunteer op­ portunities. For more information, visit www.hmcconnection- s.com. C eleb ra ting 6 5 Years Honda Power Equipment Trusted since 1978, every Honda lawn mower offers superb quality and value built to last. Expertly assembled by our retail professionalsand ready for use, our mowers boast several exclusive featuresand advanced technologydesigned to make your lawn mowing experience easier. HRS SIDE DISCHARGE mm SAVE >130 Perfect for your everyday lawn mowing needs, the popular HRS Side Discharge is ideally suited for small-to medium-sized yards. HRR SERIES - Loaded with premium features and technology, the 3-in-1 HRR series (with optional electric start) is engineered to ensure impeccable results and effortless performance. HRX SERIES Designed to make quick work of tough tasks, the self-propelled 4-in-1 HRX series with its intuitive technology offers unmatched performance and reliability. Taxes are extra. While quantities last. see currentpowerinc.ca 9 0 5 - 8 2 2 - 4 2 1 1 mailto:jbkila@metroland.com http://www.hmcconnection-s.com http://www.hmcconnection-s.com