Menu
24/01/2002
Report reveals details of DETI job creation
A new report has revealed that for every 100 new jobs created through financial assistance from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Industry (DETI), 57 unemployed people - directly or indirectly - gain a job.
Details of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report - entitled ‘Research into Secondary Impacts on Unemployment of Government Assistance to Northern Ireland Companies’ - were unveiled at a seminar in the Equality Commission headquarters in Belfast on Thursday January 24.
The PwC research was based on a survey of Northern Ireland companies in receipt of DETI assistance. The survey found that for every 100 new jobs created, 31 had gone directly to people who had previously been unemployed. A further 14 unemployed people took up jobs vacated by those moving from employment in other firms to newly created posts in DETI-assisted projects with a final 12 unemployed people finding jobs either in companies supporting DETI-assisted businesses, or through increased economic activity generated by the new DETI-backed investments.
Commenting on the results of the research, Greg McConnell, DETI Deputy Secretary, said: “PwC’s research represents a ground-breaking attempt to assess not only the extent to which DETI assistance leads directly to new job opportunities for the unemployed, but also the ripple effect of that assistance on the labour market.
“The outcome of this study gives us a valuable insight into the total impact of DETI activity on the labour market. This work is, of course, not an end result in itself but rather an important element in DETI’s evolving approach to Targeting Social Need.
“The information provided will be carefully considered in conjunction with major initiatives aimed at tackling unemployment, including our work with the West Belfast Task Forces and with the Task Force on Employability and Long-term Unemployment,” he added. (CL)
Details of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report - entitled ‘Research into Secondary Impacts on Unemployment of Government Assistance to Northern Ireland Companies’ - were unveiled at a seminar in the Equality Commission headquarters in Belfast on Thursday January 24.
The PwC research was based on a survey of Northern Ireland companies in receipt of DETI assistance. The survey found that for every 100 new jobs created, 31 had gone directly to people who had previously been unemployed. A further 14 unemployed people took up jobs vacated by those moving from employment in other firms to newly created posts in DETI-assisted projects with a final 12 unemployed people finding jobs either in companies supporting DETI-assisted businesses, or through increased economic activity generated by the new DETI-backed investments.
Commenting on the results of the research, Greg McConnell, DETI Deputy Secretary, said: “PwC’s research represents a ground-breaking attempt to assess not only the extent to which DETI assistance leads directly to new job opportunities for the unemployed, but also the ripple effect of that assistance on the labour market.
“The outcome of this study gives us a valuable insight into the total impact of DETI activity on the labour market. This work is, of course, not an end result in itself but rather an important element in DETI’s evolving approach to Targeting Social Need.
“The information provided will be carefully considered in conjunction with major initiatives aimed at tackling unemployment, including our work with the West Belfast Task Forces and with the Task Force on Employability and Long-term Unemployment,” he added. (CL)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 July 2002
Hanna praises role of New Deal in securing jobs
A report on the New Deal for 18-24 year olds has revealed that the scheme has made unemployed people aged 18-24 more likely to find a job or secure a place in education and training.
Hanna praises role of New Deal in securing jobs
A report on the New Deal for 18-24 year olds has revealed that the scheme has made unemployed people aged 18-24 more likely to find a job or secure a place in education and training.
15 January 2002
Innovative jobs initiative launched for Belfast
A Department of Employment and Learning pilot project has been launched which hopes to place at least 290 unemployed people in work in deprived areas of Belfast.
Innovative jobs initiative launched for Belfast
A Department of Employment and Learning pilot project has been launched which hopes to place at least 290 unemployed people in work in deprived areas of Belfast.
29 July 2019
Job Prospects For Unemployed With Care Home Training Scheme
A care home group is offering job opportunities for the unemployed in Belfast following completion of a four-week training programme. Macklin Care Homes, which operates six homes in Northern Ireland, has developed a scheme to equip unemployed members of society with recognised qualifications in health and social care skills.
Job Prospects For Unemployed With Care Home Training Scheme
A care home group is offering job opportunities for the unemployed in Belfast following completion of a four-week training programme. Macklin Care Homes, which operates six homes in Northern Ireland, has developed a scheme to equip unemployed members of society with recognised qualifications in health and social care skills.
13 October 2006
Government job opportunities for the unemployed
The government has today revealed that unemployed people in Northern Ireland will get the chance to train for jobs on Belfast’s biggest building project.
Government job opportunities for the unemployed
The government has today revealed that unemployed people in Northern Ireland will get the chance to train for jobs on Belfast’s biggest building project.
09 January 2008
'Work-Shy' Long Term Jobless May Lose Benefits
A new national plan by Tories to get those on the Dole back to work could see about a third of unemployed Northern Ireland people stripped of benefit if they refuse to prove themselves not to be 'work-shy' by doing voluntary work.
'Work-Shy' Long Term Jobless May Lose Benefits
A new national plan by Tories to get those on the Dole back to work could see about a third of unemployed Northern Ireland people stripped of benefit if they refuse to prove themselves not to be 'work-shy' by doing voluntary work.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
