Collaborate and Coordinate
2012-2013
- Planning to establish a Crime Prevention Advisory Circle which will broaden the view of crime prevention to be linked with the social determinants of health.
- Developing a “Discovering Opportunities” program for junior high (grade 9), building on the success of Options and Opportunities (O2).
- Expanding SchoolsPlus to more schools.
- Planning to consult with stakeholders to inform the development and release of a Provincial Housing Strategy
- Enhancements to Careers Nova Scotia, a single portal for job seekers in Nova Scotia, including the ability to view all online job postings in one place
- Labour Market Support System (LaMPSS) individual case management allows career resource centres and Government to better coordinate services to jobs seekers
- Evaluation of Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning being undertaken
2011-2012
- Invested $1M to support communities to work in partnership to address local issues like homelessness.
- Developed a resource guide for low-income Nova Scotians for easier access to programs and services
- Participated in the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET) Literacy Awareness Campaign.
2010-2011
- Invested $250,000 to help develop public transit services in rural and under-serviced areas
- Provided funding to the Nova Scotia Food Security Network to research the cost of a basic, nutritious diet
- Participating in the federal-provincial/territorial advisory committees on poverty reduction, disabilities, and children at risk.
- Participated and invested in a provincial conference.
2009-2010
- Ministerial Committee for Poverty Reduction established.
- Established position of Poverty Reduction Coordinator.
- Launched Target100, a program that connects Community Services’ clients with jobs, in partnership with the Co-op Council of NS.