22/11/2012

Job Creation Programme Launches

The First Minister Rt. Hon Peter D. Robinson MLA has launched a programme aimed at helping gain sustainable employment for 300 unemployed people in East and South Belfast.

Participants in the 'Rapid Impact Programme' will benefit from gaining new skills, training and work experience opportunities and a guaranteed job interview at the end of their placement.

Welcoming the initiative the First Minister said: "I commend GEMS NI, Penna Consulting and Bryson FutureSkills on this innovative and imaginative approach through the Rapid Impact programme which will help people find employment.

"The Executive places the utmost importance in improving skills and supporting people to find employment. Our recently announced £200million Economy and Jobs Initiative will provide a significant boost to the economy in Northern Ireland and provide employment, particularly for our young people and those who have been out of work for long periods.

"We want everyone to be equipped with the skills to strengthen our economic growth and for everyone to be able to benefit from programmes such as this."

(CD)

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