Province Gives $345,000 to InspireNB
MONCTON – The New Brunswick government is providing $345,000 to Venn Innovation for the province-wide implementation of InspireNB, a career exploration and planning resource for young people.
The announcement was made Monday at the Venn Centre in Moncton.
InspireNB is a program that helps young people explore available employment opportunities while at the same time helping employers connect with their future workforce. With more than 80 participating companies, it aims to raise awareness of opportunities and employers, creating a better-engaged workforce for the province.
“Talent is the number one challenge for New Brunswick companies, and not just those in the tech sector,” said Doug Robertson, president and CEO of Venn Innovation. “Too many of our young career seekers are hearing that they have to look beyond New Brunswick for opportunities while positions in New Brunswick companies go unfilled. InspireNB provides students with a practical resource to connect with companies, understand the opportunities that exist, and understand how best to prepare for them.”
InspireNB began as a pilot program in 2014. Over the next three years, Venn Innovation, along with the departments of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour and Education and Early Childhood Development, will implement the program across the province.