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16/01/2013
New Strand Of Steps To Work Programme Approved
SDLP Employment and Learning Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has welcomed the news that the DEL Minister has approved a new strand of the Steps to Work (StW) programme to be known as Step Ahead 50+ that will support 1,100 older people who are long term unemployed back into work.
The Foyle MLA said: "Step Ahead 50+ will provide participants who have been out of work for 12 months or more with the opportunity to avail of a temporary job for up to 26 weeks in the Community and Voluntary sector. It will be a targeted intervention aimed solely at those aged 50 or over in receipt of benefits for 12 months or more.
"Understandably, focus in recent times has been on NEETS and youth unemployment, but if we are to revive the economy as a whole, we must allocate resources to all potential workers and sectors. I want to welcome this initiative, and I will be seeking regular progress updates as a member of the DEL Committee going forward."
(CD/GK)
The Foyle MLA said: "Step Ahead 50+ will provide participants who have been out of work for 12 months or more with the opportunity to avail of a temporary job for up to 26 weeks in the Community and Voluntary sector. It will be a targeted intervention aimed solely at those aged 50 or over in receipt of benefits for 12 months or more.
"Understandably, focus in recent times has been on NEETS and youth unemployment, but if we are to revive the economy as a whole, we must allocate resources to all potential workers and sectors. I want to welcome this initiative, and I will be seeking regular progress updates as a member of the DEL Committee going forward."
(CD/GK)
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