Sentences with phrase «including youth jobs»

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Our Government will take further steps to see that those traditionally under - represented in the workforce, including people with disabilities, youth, and Aboriginal Canadians, find the job - training they need.

There are certainly areas of desperation, including unemployment among minority youth and individuals with disabilities, but at the current unemployment rate of 4.6 %, my impression is that the «jobs crisis» in this country is actually better described as an income crisis, because wages and salaries as a share of total income remain near record lows.

This year, Starbucks has expanded the focus of the grants program to include youth as well as veterans and military spouses, and refugees, with a focus on supporting organizations that are working to help connect those facing barriers to jobs and education to a pathway to long - term economic opportunity.

These include: youth job strategy; new training investment; aboriginal skills and employment; and jobs and innovation.

A host of names have been linked to the job, including legends Dennis Bergkamp, and present youth team coach Steve Bould.

The courses we offer are aimed at service managers and frontline workers from a variety of settings, including Children's Centres, maternity services, child protection, schools and family learning services, Job Centre Plus, child and adolescent mental health services, teenage pregnancy services and youth offending teams.

It offers an array of policy recommendations, including an expansion of SNAP (the federal food stamp program), creating more and better youth job opportunities, and creating teen - led food distribution programs.

Developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) and Athletic Business magazine, the award recognizes programs that are doing superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants, including children, parents and coaches.

While The Most Expensive Game in Town does a good job of dispelling the myth that youth sports has become so expensive that it is beyond the reach of inner city children and the poor, I wish the book had included a discussion of ways in which we can keep sports affordable for everyone.

The activities of EXTON CUBIC LTD within the Tano - Offin Forest Reserve - including the establishment of an integrated Aluminum industry - has the potential to create 40, 000 direct and indirect jobs and for a government that won power on the altar of providing jobs for the teeming unemployed youth, it is only fair and logical that it sheds it's political lenses and support this noble cause by an illustrious son of the land.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Community Voices Heard and a number of allied organizations will host a public meeting in Poughkeepsie with federal and state elected officials to discuss issues important to low - income residents of the Hudson Valley, including affordable housing, youth issues, raising the minimum wage, immigration reform, safety net programs, job creation, instituting a Fair Elections system in the state, as well as the federal and state budget.

«From Nigeria, I have watched closely your achievements, ranging from your ingenious approach to creating jobs for the teeming youths through various initiatives, including the repositioning of agriculture for modern farming, «Farming for Jobs and Food», Senior High School (SHS) free education, One - District - One - Factory, and One - Village - One - Dam as well as the improvement being recorded in the Republic's macroeconomic indicators.

«We're looking for ways to soften the blow,» said Briccetti who says ideas include small business tax cuts and special rules for youths seeking entry - level jobs.

With a month to go before his second State of the State address and with a possible special session this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing a broad jobs package that includes an overhaul of the state's tax code, casino gaming, infrastructure improvements and jobs for inner city youth.

It includes more money for senior programs and youth summer jobs, air conditioning in public schools and a property tax exemption for veterans.

The plan itemizes the approach towards investing in people, including promoting social inclusion through social investment programmes for the vulnerable and targeted programmes for the North - East and Niger - Delta, job creation and youth empowerment and investments in human capital while outlining the competitiveness imperatives as enhancing infrastructure (power, roads, rail, ports and broadband services, and leveraging public - private partnerships (PPPs)-RRB-, improving the business environment through the initiatives under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - led growth.

De Blasio and the NYC Council agreed on an $ 82.1 billion budget for New York City that adds tens of millions in new spending for initiatives, including summer jobs for youths, after - school programs and reserve funds to help the city weather an economic downturn.

The minimum wage increase was just one of 10 proposals that the governor unveiled in advance of his State of the State address in Albany on Wednesday, including expansions in job programs for urban youth, additional funding for homeless services and low - income housing, and assistance for food programs.

In addition to the summer youth jobs, there are several other changes from Mr. de Blasio's proposed executive budget — including an extra $ 250 million for the city's Retiree Benefit Trust Fund for 2017, an effort to protect the city in the case of a fiscal downturn.

The Labour Party under Ed Miliband subsequently went into the 2015 general election with a promise to implement an even more limited Job Guarantee (specifically, part time jobs with guaranteed training included for long - term unemployed youth) if elected; [12] however, they lost the election.

This includes $ 12 million in support grants to youth providers for work readiness training, occupational training, placement or job matching, workplace mentoring and follow up services to increase retention.

In advance of Wednesday's budget release, Cuomo's staff released the highlights of an anti-poverty plan that includes increasing the minimum wage from $ 8.75 an hour to $ 10.50 an hour, more funding for an urban youth jobs program and investing millions in housing, homelessness services and emergency food.

Those ideas include small business tax cuts and special rules for youths seeking entry level jobs.

The organizations and agencies listed in the Directory offer a wide variety of programs and services, including ESL and civics classes, citizenship assistance and legal advice, public benefits and health insurance access, employment training and job placement, youth activities and senior centers, and immigrant rights and civic engagement projects.

Issues he cited as crucial in his campaign included job training, affordable housing, assisted living for the elderly, youth programs and maintenance of community services.

Amos travels extensively across the Middle East covering a range of stories including the rise of well - educated Syria youth who are unqualified for jobs in a market - drive economy, a series focusing on the emerging power of Turkey and the plight of Iraqi refugees.

In her new role, Hill will further pursue her work on the ways ethnicity and socioeconomic status shape parenting and their engagement with school on behalf of their children, including a research project on the familial and school - based relational supports that help youth envision meaningful futures, manage their concerns about job market, and plan for post high school success.

4.4 by 2030, increase by x % the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.4 by 2030, increase by x % [sic] the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

This excerpt of a report outlines existing federal training programs that operate under the Department of Labor (DOL), including Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs, which are targeted for disadvantaged adults, disadvantaged youth, and displaced workers, and Job Corps programs, which provide vocational training and academic learning to disadvantaged youth and young adults.

The youth surveyed indicated that participating in Right Turn was associated with a number of positive outcomes, including gaining access to mentors, career development, jobs and resources, and social emotional skills.

The Liberals will invest $ 165.4 million in the Youth Employment Strategy this year that will include: creation of green jobs, increased access to Skills Link program and increased job opportunities in the heritage sector.

Use a number of metrics to measure impact, including: # of youth served, # of youth housed / reconnected with families, # of youth finding jobs / in job training, # of credits achieved, # of health assessments, # of youth completing life skills workshops, # of youth with mentors, # establishing a case plan, # who maintain employment, # of students in prevention / awareness programs.

Online Application Process Now Open for Jersey City Summer Works Initiative for Summer Youth Employment More than 3,000 young people have participated in the Jersey City Summer Works Initiative, which includes placement in City jobs, local internships and enrichment courses The online application process is now open for summer youth employment opportunities within city departYouth Employment More than 3,000 young people have participated in the Jersey City Summer Works Initiative, which includes placement in City jobs, local internships and enrichment courses The online application process is now open for summer youth employment opportunities within city departyouth employment opportunities within city departments

Radisson Hotel Group and our franchisees often work with schools and non-profit organizations to offer trainee positions and job experience opportunities for young people, including at - risk - youth and other vulnerable members of society.

For example, in Johannesburg, South Africa, youth groups, unemployed citizens» groups, workers» groups and environmental groups built their power by coming together to demand green jobs, including for fossil fuel workers.

Some of the changes being proposed with respect to the Employment Standards Code include: the introduction of new unpaid, job - protected leaves, decreased eligibility thresholds for existing unpaid, job - protected leaves, increasing the rate at which overtime may be banked, changes to the eligibility and calculation of overtime in the context of compressed work weeks, the introduction of additional employee rest periods, changes to the eligibility and calculation of general holiday pay, amendments to youth employment, the introduction of additional notice requirements in the context of group termination notices, and new enforcement tools to deal with non-compliant employers, including introduction of an administrative penalty system.

Based on our collection of sample cover letters for Child And Youth Workers, essential job qualifications include:

Through our dedication to accessibility we have expanded our services to reach a client demographic that may not have otherwise engaged our services, including new immigrations / IEPS, at - risk youth, under - educated, untrained and / or skill - lacking job - seekers, unemployed or under - employed individuals and people making career transitions.

Examples of Youth Mentor job activities include creating a positive relationship with a child, helping children to establish personal goals and create action plans, motivating and inspiring children, and implementing youth progYouth Mentor job activities include creating a positive relationship with a child, helping children to establish personal goals and create action plans, motivating and inspiring children, and implementing youth progyouth programs.

Human Resources Partner November 1995 - January 2001 Assisted the Association of 500 employees with staffing and recruitment processes; administered pre-employment test, screened resumes, scheduled interviews, employment verifications, completed background and reference checks Processed personnel actions that included salary adjustments, merit increases, transfers, leave of absence, pension Calculations, metro check deductions and benefits programs Coordinated new employee orientation and ensure that new hires paperwork is completed accurately Updated the vacancy announcements, bulletin board, ABA web pages, job line and external web sites Composed and submitted job ads to various recruitment sources and tracked monthly advertisement expenses Managed the internal temporary staffing pool and youth employment programs for various internship positions Scheduled and interviewed candidates for administrative positions Formulated and assembled personnel policies and procedures to various department in the Association Scheduled and coordinated blood drives and influenza shot programs for the Association

Professional Experience Achievement Rehabilitation of Broward (Sunrise, FL) 09/2008 — 06/2011 Youth Links Program Instructor / Transition Specialist • Facilitated two classes consisting of 16 students from grades 9 - 12 of varying learning styles and abilities • Developed and implemented employability, socialization, and daily living skills training • Provided on the job training to students and new staff members • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events, and other activities • Responsible for corporate communications including mail, phones, and email

Welfare reform has disrupted Medicaid benefits for millions of children who need treatment.97, 98 Medicaid enables many youth to receive psychiatric treatment.99 Many parents who left welfare to go to work found their new jobs did not provide insurance or, when available, they could not afford copayments.100, 101 The State Children's Health Insurance Program, designed to offset the loss of Medicaid, did not fulfill its intended purpose.98, 102 Moreover, welfare reform has not substantially decreased poverty103; many poor children have become even poorer.104 Poor children are vulnerable to poor outcomes, 105 including involvement with the juvenile justice system.

At its heart was this year's theme — youth and families and suicide prevention, issues that intersected deep discussions through the day on jobs, justice, education, health care, mental health, culture, identity, and the mechanisms for change, including proper funding and self - determination.

Foster youth often have difficulty participating in every day activities that facilitate their transition to adulthood, including after - school jobs, learning to drive, and sleepovers.

Services include adult education, job training, early childhood development and education, youth development and care, literacy training, affordable housing, nutritious meals, and family counseling.