Cheers! Local business employs TWO
through Steps to Work
A
local hospitality complex has recently recruited two young people through the
Department for Employment and Learning's, Steps to Work programme, which is
delivered throughout the Borough by Roe Valley Education Forum.
The
Steps to Work programme provides the unemployed or economically inactive, 8 or
26 week work placements with businesses and community organisations across the
Borough. The placements are a key ingredient in getting people back into work,
offering participants structure to their day and opportunities to gain and
improve their employability skills.
Unable
to secure permanent employment, Ryan O’Kane and Scott McIlmoyle joined the
Department for Employment and Learning's Steps to Work, 8 week 'Back to Work'
option. With experience in the
hospitality sector, Roe Valley Education Forum sourced relevant placements with
The Corner Bar and Market Yard complex in Limavady’s town centre.
Danny
Mitchell, The Corner Bar’s Manager said: 'These are the first Steps to Work
placements the complex has provided for local young people. The programme
offered the business an opportunity to ‘trial and train’ Ryan and Scott for
FREE, in various aspects of operating a busy bar. Both participants progressed
well in placement and we are delighted to offer both Ryan and Scott, permanent
employment.’
Diane
Rathfield, General Manager for Roe Valley Education Forum said: 'RVEF is
delighted that another local business has experienced the benefits of
recruiting and training potential staff for FREE, through the Steps to Work
programme. Businesses from all sectors,
can benefit from this employability initiative and currently, with DEL’s
Employer Subsidies still available to access, now is the perfect time for
businesses to employ people out of work. ‘
If
unemployed residents would like to find out more about The Steps To Work
programme, or if local businesses wish to partner with RVEF in offering work
placements and would like further details about the Department for Employment
and Learning’s Employer Subsidy, call RVEF on 777 69469 or visit www.roevalleyeducationforum.org
for further details.
