The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board is an award winner.

They’ve won a 2017 Local Municipal Champions Award from the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association.

DNSSAB is being honoured for the GetTrainedWorkers.com program, which is a database connecting employers with Ontario Works clients.

The program is a joint effort with the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce.

Officials say the program has matched hundreds of clients to job opportunities and gives employers access to a steady stream of qualified labour and successfully aligns poverty reduction with employer needs.

They were honoured at the OMSSA Leadership Symposium in Toronto.

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