By Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News This is the second in a series of stories looking at Pangnirtung Fisheries and how it’s helping the community by providing jobs and developing the economy. Jackie Maniapik oversees the youth employment program at Pangnirtung Fisheries in his role as production manager. He said the goal is to start new employees young and eventually move them into a full-time role. “We’ve been receiving more applicants – the parents have been calling to see if their children can apply for a job here,” said Maniapik. “At the moment, we have approximately eight, but we want to double or triple that by the end of the season.” He was encouraged by the management to apply for his position in the past year….
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