The Association for New Canadians has received $570,000 from the federal government to help improve the lives of newcomers as they settle into their new homes.
The funding is going towards a food service training program in partnership with Academy Canada and the Restaurant Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Hussen announces $570,000 in funding through serivce delivery initiatives supporting the settlement of newcomers.
The funding will go towards a food service training program with Global Eats that will help newcomer participants learn English on the job. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/YKsXttUERE
— Ben Murphy VOCM (@BenMurphyVOCM) July 11, 2019
Federal Minister of Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen made the announcement along with MPs Seamus O’Regan and Nick Whalen.
The ANC has developed a social enterprise food truck called Global Eats. The Global Eats truck will provide training, mentorship and work experience to two groups of 12 refugee participants.
The participants, including young people and women in the St. John’s-Metro area, will have the opportunity to develop their employability and entrepreneurship skills within the food service industry.
Refugees and Citizenship Minister, Ahmed Hussen says the program will help newcomers showcase their talents and contribute to the food culture of St. John’s while integrating with the community.