The Ontario government has delivered $180,000 to Thunder Bay's PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise.
It will be used to offer services to help women develop skills and abilities to open up new opportunities and reduce their risk of poverty and abuse.
“This programming supports women looking to start a business while creating jobs in Northern Ontario,” said Rosalind Lockyer, PARO executive director, in a statement. “Without it, many women would not achieve their economic goals. This program serves women who do not easily meet the entrance criteria of other employment programs.”
“PARO has been in our community for many years, helping women learn the skills they need in education, counseling and employment,” said Bill Mauro, MPP Thunder Bay-Atikokan.
The program is tailored to the needs of the women in our communities, giving them the support they need to make a positive change.”
