On February 26th, 2018, the Nova Scotia Government publicly announced the New Opportunities for Work (NOW) Program. The announcement was made at two locations, the Valley African Nova Scotia Development Association (VANSDA) in Kentville, Nova Scotia and the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre in Membertou, Nova Scotia.
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- Some of the audience members at the Kentville announcement.
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- MLA Keith Irving makes the official announcement in Kentville on behalf of LAE Minister Labi Kousoulis.
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- Dana Upshaw speaks from the participant perspective at the Kentville announcment.
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- MLA Keith Irving, Dana Upshaw, and Leigh Morrison
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- Jane Orrell of Island Employment served as emcee of the Membertou event.
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- Minister Derek Mombourquette makes the official announcement in Membertou on behalf of LAE Minister Labi Kousoulis.
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- Jaime Smith from the CEI speaking at the announcement in Membertou.
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- Jaime Smith from the CEI speaking at the announcement in Membertou.
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- Alex Paul from MEBO speaks from the service provider perspective.
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- Alex Paul from MEBO speaks from the service provider perspective.
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- Sign language interpretation during Alex Paul’s speech.
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- Steve Parsons of Eskasoni Corporate speaks from the employer’s perspective.
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- Steve Parsons of Eskasoni Corporate speaks from the employer’s perspective.
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- Derek Mombourquette, Alex Paul, Jaime Smith discussing the NOW Program.
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- Derek Mombourquette, Alex Paul, Jaime Smith discussing the NOW Program.
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- Joe Brown from Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education and Jessica Popp chat post-announcement.
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- Attendees of the Membertou announcement.
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- Jane Orrell of Island Employment chats with Minsiter Mombourquette.
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- Cregg Battiste spoke of his experience as a NOW Program participant.
