Revamped skills training plan at centre of federal budget
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Flaherty wants the job grant scheme in place by 2014-15.
He also wants apprenticeship skills recognized across provincial boundaries so workers can more easily move from one place to another to fill vacant jobs.
Companies that get infrastructure contracts will also be encouraged to use apprentices if they receive federal money.
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