Michael Perry

Seeking sustainable, long-term funding from the federal government in the form of a grant, for a training program for individuals from underserved communities in the information technology sector. The funds will be used to hire educators, pay salaries, and purchase equipment for the delivery of the program.

Examination of Funding programs to support adult literacy

Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Safe Social Media Act - discussions regarding the newly tabled Bill C-34 CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode. Strategic Science Fund - Actua is advocating for continued, longterm investment in SSF.

Advocating for direct funding through the federal budget to support the organization's employment services, including job-matching and wrap-around supports. Setting up meetings to position ApprenticeSearch.com as a recipient of funding under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Canadian Apprenticeship Service, and the Skilled Trades Awareness Readiness Program.

Engaging with the Government of Canada on the procurement of emerging training methods provided by Savvy Knowledge through their prequalification under the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Testing Stream.

Increasing funding for literacy. Stabilizing current sources of Federal government funding for United for Literacy. Increasing awareness of the issue of literacy. Increasing the profile of United for Literacy. Federal funding is used to design, deliver and evaluate literacy and essential skills programs that promote success within formal education, training, and employment systems in Canada. Activities include sharing information about literacy challenges in Canada; educating and raising awareness among public servants and elected officials; sharing results of program evaluation (impact, best practices, lessons learned, implications for the sector, needs of the Literacy & Essential Skills sector); advocating for policy changes and program investments.