asked the Minister for Labour if he will indicate the various EEC assisted schemes that exist for the promotion of employment among young people; the method of financing each such scheme; the level of employment achieved under each; and the proposals, if any, that exist to extend each scheme.
Written Answers. - EEC Schemes for Young.
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The EEC-assisted schemes that exist for the promotion of employment mainly among young people are: — Environmental Improvement Schemes Programme — Temporary Grants Scheme for Youth Employment — Work Experience Programme — Employment Incentive Scheme.
The schemes are financed initially by moneys voted by the Exchequer and all receive aid from the European Social Fund within agreed limits. In addition the Temporary Grants Scheme for Youth Employment and the Environmental Improvements Scheme received contributions this year from the Employment Guarantee Fund. The Environmental Improvements Scheme also received a contribution from the Inner City Fund.
Level of employment achieved is as follows:—
Environmental Improvements Schemes Programme — 2,130 (man-years' employment), 1978 to 1980 (to date).
Temporary Grants Scheme for Youth Employment — 1,494 (man-years' employment), 1977 to 1980 (to date).
Work Experience Programme — 3,456 (man-years' employment), 1977 to 1980 (to date).
Employment Incentive Scheme — 12,000 (young persons involved), 1977 to 1980 (to date).
The schemes are reviewed annually. A decision regarding any possible extensions in 1981 will be made when the various Departments' budgetary proposals are being considered. In addition, the European Social Fund provides assistance for vocational training programmes for young persons as follows:—Community Youth Training Programme; Career Training Programme; Apprenticeship Training Programme; Pre-Employment Courses; Courses for Middle-Level Technician and Secretarial Skills.