The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills works to ensure the province has a diverse, highly educated and skilled workforce to meet evolving labour market demands. This includes creating a climate which is conducive to economic growth, competitiveness and prosperity. This is achieved through a range of services and supports including: increasing the recruitment and retention of immigrants and newcomers; promoting diversity and multiculturalism; helping employers with accessing and keeping skilled workers; offering career development and planning services as well as employment and training supports, and information about the labour market; and providing programs and supports for apprenticeship and trades certification.