A new program involving the provincial government, Loyalist College, and the Quinte Economic Development Commission will help some military personnel transition to civilian life and civilian jobs after they retire.
The pilot project is known as Elevate Plus. Military will teach retired military members technical skills and others such as conflict resolution and business etiquette.
Local MPP Todd Smith says the program should help the entire Quinte region’s economy by providing skilled employees for local business.
The province is providing $835,000 to the program and the project will provide 56 retired CFB Trenton members training in the high tech and financial sectors.