Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Government programmes help young people

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Paula Bennett | Social Development and Employment
Social Development Minister Paula Bennet
t says the Government has maintained a high priority on young people with a particular focus on employment. “This Government has spent millions on upskilling young people, getting them work experience and that vital foot in the door with a first job,” says Ms Bennett.
Since 2009 the National-Led Government has invested $66 million in Job Ops, $57 million in Community Max, $44 million in the Limited Service Volunteer programme (LSV) and just over $17 million in Skills for Growth.  ...  read more