Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2018
221. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for a further youth employability initiative; the details of the objectives of such a further scheme; the overall funding for same; when it will open for applications and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40488/18]
View answerMy Department has been provided with funding under the Dormant Accounts Fund for the development of a Youth Employability Initiative. My Department will be announcing details of a needs led Youth Employability Initiative shortly which will focus on providing soft skills to young people to improve their employability.
The specific aim of the initiative will be to target young people between 16 and 24 years of age, with a specific emphasis on those between 16 and 18 years of age who are not currently in employment, education or training in order for them to engage in currently available programmes such as Youth Reach. The ultimate aim is to assist these young people on their progression to employment.
The details of this initiative are currently being finalised and I hope to announce further details in the coming days.
