2 June 2008, Belleville, ON—June 1 to June 7, 2008 is Employer Appreciation Week in Hastings and Prince Edward. It is a time to give a community wide thank you to employers participating in Cooperative Education and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs.

Business that welcome youth into their workplaces provide essential training that builds a skilled local labour force. These employers are gratefully acknowledged by: the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, East Central Ontario Training Board, Job Connect, Career Edge, Trenval, the cities of Belleville and Quinte West, and QEDC.

Thank you to all employers, who invest in our youth, our community, and our future!

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For more information, please contact:

Lisa Lord, Coordinator, 613-966-1170, extension 2276.