SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SEED) IN WINNIPEG
Under the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loans Pilot from the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada department, Supporting Employment and Economic Development (SEED) Winnipeg is receiving over $1.2 million to provide loans to internationally trained professionals so they can become licensed to work in their fields. This funding will enable SEED Winnipeg to help more than 140 skilled newcomers over the next two years.
Supporting Employment and Economics Development (SEED) fulfills its mission by delivering programs and services that help low-income individuals, groups and organizations start businesses and save money for future goals.
"Our Government's top priorities are job creation and economic growth and we need to address the growing skills and labor shortages faced by many regions of the country," said Minister Finley. "By partnering with the Government of Manitoba and organizations like SEED Winnipeg to help internationally trained professionals put their skills to work sooner, we are working together for Canada's long-term prosperity."
SEED programs are designed to assist in the start-up or expansion of sole proprietorships, partnerships co-operatives and social enterprises. Business consulting and training, access to financing, and resource referrals are some of the services offered to business clients.