Yesterday's Portage la Prairie Rotary Club luncheon saw a presentation from Amy Cyr and Lee-Anne Carmichael from Training and Employment Services in Portage la Prairie.

They're career development consultants, and discussed the programs available for clients, and the business community.

Cyr talks about their work with job seekers.

"Everyone's eligible for certain services, such as job search assistance. There is sometimes financial assistance, but it's very dependent on someone's personal situation. They don't always necessarily have to go to school, or get that on-the-job training. It may just be a fresh resume cover letter, so letting them realize what skills they actually have, and how transferable they are."

Carmichael outlines what skills are need in this area.

"Truck driving and nursing. The medical field is always looking for people. So, those right now are the ones that we recognize as being higher demand."

Cyr adds trades are also looking for employees, and their office does some apprenticeship work as well.