Boost for unemployed with new employability scheme

Friday, 8 April 2016 00:00

Unemployed people on the Island will be given more help to get back into work or education thanks to a new three-year scheme:

The Children's Centre has won a government contract to run the Community Employability Programme - which will target those not working.

It will launch after TT using community based projects to boost practical employability skills as well as providing CV advice and interview tips.

Mark Payne is the head of charitable services - he says they want to nurture people's potential:

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