The Youth Guarantee has long been a priority for myself and my colleagues in Government as the levels of youth unemployment, while down from last year, are still at an unacceptable level. The Youth Unemployment Implementation Plan places quality at its centre.
'I understand many people have had worries that the Youth Guarantee wouldn't be meaningful or just a 'window-dressing' but with the publishing of this implementation plan it is apparent that we are placing quality offers of employment, continued education, apprenticeship or traineeship within a short time of becoming employed at the fore.
'This targeted approach at young jobseekers will help to aid young people at a crucial point in their lives. The Youth Guarantee will build on existing programmes already in place along with new measures.
'I look forward to the implementation of the Youth Guarantee specifically in Co. Louth as we have unacceptable issues with youth unemployment. Institutes of technology like DkIT have been brilliant in working to equip young graduates for the jobs that are in demand and with the measures being taken in this implementation plan I believe we will be able to meet the employment demand currently out there and provide opportunities.
'It is crucial that we break the cycle of long-term unemployment and I believe that the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan will address employment issues at an early and crucial stage.'
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