Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2017
130. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an organisation (details supplied) which operates the JobPath programme in the Limerick area is requesting the details of a person's new employer when they had no input to securing the position for this person in the first place. [21173/17]
View answerJobPath is an approach to employment activation that will support people who are long-term unemployed and those most at risk of becoming long-term unemployed to secure and sustain paid employment.
While customers are participating with JobPath they receive intensive individual support to help them address barriers to employment and to assist them in finding jobs. Each person is assigned to a personal advisor who will assess a person’s skills, experience, challenges and work goals. A “personal progression plan” will be drawn up that will include a schedule of activities, actions and job focused targets. Participants are also provided with a range of training and development supports including online modules, career advice, CV preparation and interview skills. They may also be referred for further education and training opportunities.
The JobPath Providers are also contracted to provide in-work support to the customers for at least three months and up to twelve months while they remain in employment. The customer is not under any obligation to provide employment details to the JobPath provider but if they wish to do so and avail of the in-employment support offered, all information will be treated confidentially.
In regard to the particular circumstances of this case, if the Deputy would supply the individual details I will undertake to have the matter examined and provide a more comprehensive response.
