AM Welcomes Initiative

CARL SARGEANT AM WELCOMES £70m TO HELP WALES’ UNEMPLOYED INTO WORK
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is welcoming today’s launch of a £70million Euro-backed initiative to tackle many of the major barriers unemployed people face when wanting to learn new skills or return to work.Genesis Cymru Wales 2 is set to help 20,000 people overcome a range of barriers that prevent them from entering the workforce or training. Through its comprehensive package of advice, one-to-one mentoring, assistance to attend training and childcare, the project aims to help people build an independent and prosperous future.Mr Sargeant said: “This new scheme will be targeted at engaging with Wales’ hardest to reach individuals through its unique referral service. Health visitors, social workers and other professionals will be able to refer individuals to the scheme, and parents will also be able to refer themselves to the service. Advisors will then arrange to meet the individuals in their homes or an informal environment such as a café to discuss the range of support which is on offer.“The new funding means that the Genesis scheme can continue to help people to raise their aspirations and to realize their ambitions. It will address a wide range of barriers which are preventing people from entering employment, such as transport costs, training, low skills, or low self esteem.” To find out more information about Genesis Cymru Wales 2 see www.genesiswales.co.uk.