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

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.

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.

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.