MRU StartWork program expanding to serve up to 300 people

Mount Royal University has announced that StartWork—a collaborative initiative involving the university, the Government of Alberta, and the Northpine Foundation—will be expanding thanks to new funds from its partners. The expansion will create space for up to 300 people, with plans to support a similar number of people in future contracts. The program offers refugees four career paths that they can pursue, each of which enables them to gain the certifications, skills, and confidence they need to transition into jobs. The program also offers access to courses that develop life skills in areas such as driving, language, and networking.