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21/09/2001
New initiative launched to prevent long-term unemployment
New initiative is being launched by the Training and Employment Agency which aims to provide help to unemployed people at an early stage, in order to prevent any tendency to drift into long-term unemployment.
Starting from 1 October, the initiative, entitled “Focus for Work”, will provide a range of help, including assistance with the techniques of searching for a job, skills development and work experience. Focus for Work will be geared to the individual needs of those who have not yet reached the entry point for the various New Deal opportunities.
Enterprise Ulster will play a key role in the delivery of Focus for Work by piloting the new Training for Work programme, which is designed to improve chances of securing a job through developing and improving skills, motivation and competences.
Joe Cowan, the Chairman of Enterprise Ulster, said: "Enterprise Ulster has many years experience in the field of assisting people back to work. We look forward to utilising this experience to the full in this important new initiative."
The Training for Work programme will replace the existing Enterprise Ulster mainstream programme. The pilot programme will last until 31 March 2004. (CL)
Starting from 1 October, the initiative, entitled “Focus for Work”, will provide a range of help, including assistance with the techniques of searching for a job, skills development and work experience. Focus for Work will be geared to the individual needs of those who have not yet reached the entry point for the various New Deal opportunities.
Enterprise Ulster will play a key role in the delivery of Focus for Work by piloting the new Training for Work programme, which is designed to improve chances of securing a job through developing and improving skills, motivation and competences.
Joe Cowan, the Chairman of Enterprise Ulster, said: "Enterprise Ulster has many years experience in the field of assisting people back to work. We look forward to utilising this experience to the full in this important new initiative."
The Training for Work programme will replace the existing Enterprise Ulster mainstream programme. The pilot programme will last until 31 March 2004. (CL)
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