The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission:

Speaker, last week the Public Service Commission launched a graduate recruitment program to attract recent post-secondary graduates to the public service. This program provides an opportunity to work in various government departments, acquire a diverse skill set, and to develop a career path to management and executive roles.

The goal is to attract the best and the brightest to join our existing talent within the public service to guide Newfoundland and Labrador into the future; to build a strong, skillful leadership team for the next generation.

The program is open to anyone who is eligible to work in Canada and has successfully completed a recognized post-secondary program with a minimum of a three-year diploma or bachelor’s-level program within the last two years. Those accepted into the program will receive a competitive salary and benefits, mentorship and employment for two years.

Speaker, I am pleased to note that to date we have received well over 100 applications. The graduate recruitment program will further enhance our public service and help build leaders of the future.

Thank you.