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Program designed to open doors for employment in agriculture
October 2010
A new agreement under the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) program is set to create 104 long-term, sustainable employment opportunities in Saskatchewan and Alberta's agriculture industry.
The Inroads to Agriculture Institute is a $5.09 million partnership between the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, One Earth Farms Corporation, First Nations and training institutes. Under the program, First Nations and Métis learners will receive vital training, certification and job placement support to advance in the agriculture and agri-services sectors.
"One Earth Farms is excited about the prospect of employing individuals who have an opportunity to gain practical agricultural training through the ASEP program," One Earth Farms CEO Larry Ruud said.
The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership is a nationally managed program that provides Aboriginal people with the skills they need to participate in economic opportunities such as agriculture, northern mining, oil and gas, hydro development projects across Canada. ASEP's overall objective is sustainable employment for aboriginal people in major economic industries, leading to lasting benefits for Aboriginal communities, families and individuals.
