Carmarthenshire welcomes job fund recruits
Carmarthenshire County Council has welcomed its first recruits as part of the Future Jobs Fund Scheme.
Ten 18-24 year olds have taken up employment within the council as Community Project Workers, and will undertake a variety of projects that will directly benefit the local community.
One of these will be the Pen-Y-Morfa project, which will provide a recreational area for the community of Morfa in Llanelli. The project will be undertaken in conjunction with Communities First, which is also offering six vacancies as part of the Future Jobs Fund (FJF).
Justin Thomas, one of the first FJF recruits, said: “I am so pleased, after spending almost a year out of work, to be given the opportunity of full time employment, and to have a job that will also benefit the local community.”
The FJF is £1billion scheme, funded by The Department of Work and Pensions.
It aims to create 150,000 jobs over an 18 month period across the UK. The posts will be newly created and are primarily aimed at 18-24-year-olds, for a period of up to six months.
There is also help for those aged over 25 who live in the most deprived areas of Carmarthenshire.
Peter Hain, Secretary Of State for Wales, said: “I’m really pleased for Justin - it’s a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in an area of work he will clearly enjoy. We’re determined that young people will get the help and support they need to get into work, which is why we have invested £1billion to create new local jobs for young people.
“I know young people are finding it tough in this recession. That is why, through the Backing Young Britain campaign, we are bringing together employers in Wales to give young people the guarantee of work or training if they are unemployed for a year Carmarthenshire Training Sir Gar will be working closely with employers and eligible FJF participants to secure employment beyond the six months, whether that is with the FJF employer or a new employer.”
Carmarthenshire County Council’s economic development division secured over half a million pounds of funding for almost 300 jobs, with opportunities in areas such as retail, administration, youth work, community work and environmental work.
Jake Williams, Future Jobs Fund co-ordinator in Carmarthenshire, said: “This is a really positive initiative, especially during these difficult times. It will allow people the opportunity of full time meaningful employment and the prospect of a career in their chosen field.”
Councillor Clive Scourfield, executive board member for regeneration added: “I am delighted that Carmarthenshire has welcomed its first recruits from the Future Jobs Fund.
“We are trying in a number of different ways to help people gain meaningful employment, and part of this is encouraging skilled young people to live and work in Carmarthenshire so that they will help us build a strong economy for the future.”
For further information about the fund contact Jake Williams, FJF Project Co-ordinator, Carmarthenshire Training Sir Gar, on 01554 744320, or e-mail jtwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Carmarthenshire County Council and Llanelli Jobcentre Plus are planning on hosting a Future Jobs Fund recruitment day in the New Year at Parc Y Scarlets to further promote the scheme.
Those looking for employment opportunities are advised to seek further information from Jobcentre Plus.
Ten 18-24 year olds have taken up employment within the council as Community Project Workers, and will undertake a variety of projects that will directly benefit the local community.
One of these will be the Pen-Y-Morfa project, which will provide a recreational area for the community of Morfa in Llanelli. The project will be undertaken in conjunction with Communities First, which is also offering six vacancies as part of the Future Jobs Fund (FJF).
Justin Thomas, one of the first FJF recruits, said: “I am so pleased, after spending almost a year out of work, to be given the opportunity of full time employment, and to have a job that will also benefit the local community.”
The FJF is £1billion scheme, funded by The Department of Work and Pensions.
It aims to create 150,000 jobs over an 18 month period across the UK. The posts will be newly created and are primarily aimed at 18-24-year-olds, for a period of up to six months.
There is also help for those aged over 25 who live in the most deprived areas of Carmarthenshire.
Peter Hain, Secretary Of State for Wales, said: “I’m really pleased for Justin - it’s a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in an area of work he will clearly enjoy. We’re determined that young people will get the help and support they need to get into work, which is why we have invested £1billion to create new local jobs for young people.
“I know young people are finding it tough in this recession. That is why, through the Backing Young Britain campaign, we are bringing together employers in Wales to give young people the guarantee of work or training if they are unemployed for a year Carmarthenshire Training Sir Gar will be working closely with employers and eligible FJF participants to secure employment beyond the six months, whether that is with the FJF employer or a new employer.”
Carmarthenshire County Council’s economic development division secured over half a million pounds of funding for almost 300 jobs, with opportunities in areas such as retail, administration, youth work, community work and environmental work.
Jake Williams, Future Jobs Fund co-ordinator in Carmarthenshire, said: “This is a really positive initiative, especially during these difficult times. It will allow people the opportunity of full time meaningful employment and the prospect of a career in their chosen field.”
Councillor Clive Scourfield, executive board member for regeneration added: “I am delighted that Carmarthenshire has welcomed its first recruits from the Future Jobs Fund.
“We are trying in a number of different ways to help people gain meaningful employment, and part of this is encouraging skilled young people to live and work in Carmarthenshire so that they will help us build a strong economy for the future.”
For further information about the fund contact Jake Williams, FJF Project Co-ordinator, Carmarthenshire Training Sir Gar, on 01554 744320, or e-mail jtwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Carmarthenshire County Council and Llanelli Jobcentre Plus are planning on hosting a Future Jobs Fund recruitment day in the New Year at Parc Y Scarlets to further promote the scheme.
Those looking for employment opportunities are advised to seek further information from Jobcentre Plus.
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