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WINNIPEG
People living in Winnipeg's inner city will have an easier time accessing information about education, training, career development and employment programs and services, thanks to the opening of the Murdo Scribe Centre.
The centre, located at 510 Selkirk Ave. in the city's north end, is home to three provincial government programs. The Aboriginal Education Directorate (AED), a shared service of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training and Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, focuses on policy and research in the areas of Aboriginal education and training. Employment and Training Services (ETS) provides career and employment counselling and helps clients access education and training programs. Partners for Careers (PFC) provides people with information about available programs and services in a number of areas, from education and training to health services and family supports.
Helen Settee is director of the AED branch located within the Murdo Scribe Centre. She said the centre has been a welcome addition to the community. When the centre held its official opening on June 14, close to 400 people came out to attend the open house. Each day since, the centre has attracted a number of visitors who have come in to talk to the employment counsellors, get information about programs and services, or just to use the two public access stations available at the centre...