Former Executive Director Brad Slauenwhite congratulates newly appointed Executive Director Abdel Belhadjsalah     2004

We wish to extend our most heartfelt congratulations to our recently retired Executive Director Brad Slauenwhite on being awarded the Distinguished Citizens Award, from the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.  March 12, 2003

Percy Munn assists JU clients getting into the new van safely and securely.

Many, many thanks to the Fredericton Community Foundation for their very generous gift of $25,000 towards the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van, which which is now being used for our clients and families. Jobs Unlimited clients used the new van to go apple picking for the afternoon.

We would also like to acknowledge the following contributions towards the acquisition of this van, from
The Harold Ballard Foundation ($5,000 gift), the Sir James Dunn Foundation ($5000),
and the RBC Financial Group ($1,000) gift.

Premier Bernard Lord reviews results of Jobs Unlimited's
most recent employment campaign with Brad Slauenwhite, Past
Executive director, who retired at year's end, 2002, and Past
Executive Director Paul Blanchard

Premier Lord was guest speaker at the Jobs Unlimited Employers' Night in October 2000, and retains a strong interest in helping individuals facing barriers to employment. He enthusiastically supports the efforts of Jobs Unlimited and encourages all employers to take advantage of their services.

Slauenwhite pointed out that the Premier and his government had shown strong leadership and that over his 20 years with the agency, Jobs Unlimited clients had either been directly employed, or benefited from training opportunities through nine (9) government departments and agencies. Government has walked the talk over the years.

Blanchard explained that even though economic experts indicate the country is in a recession, the Jobs Unlimited employment campaign, which had started in late September, had been relatively successful. The campaign has placed 31 individuals to date, and hopes to reach its target of 40 by December 20, 2001.

Blanchard credited the success of the campaign to an experienced staff of counselors at Jobs Unlimited, as well as the continued support of the community. The Jobs Unlimited network of city employers, built up over twenty years of work, has resulted in a relationship with employers where credibility and long term service have ensured a warm reception from employers. "When you have seasoned staff working with employers who know and trust them, you tend to get results" said Blanchard.

At the NB Labour Force Development Board's second annual Workplace Training for Excellence Awards dinner, the Chairman of Jobs Unlimited, Bob Marshall (right), receives an award for the "Promotion of Equity Groups Participation." To his right is Jim MacDonald, president of NB Pipe Trades Association, who also were recognized at the awards banquet.