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Labour market activation

Child Income Supports review
16/02/2011 - IBEC provided input into the Government review of child income supports

Employer Roadshows
09/10/2012 - The Department of Social Protection are hosting a series of employer briefings around the country in the coming weeks to launch their new integrated employment services.

JobBridge Update
05/03/2012 - JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme launched by the Department of Social Protection, has reached its target of 5000 internships.

Jobs Action Plan 2012
27/02/2012 - The Government’s new action plan on jobs is a welcome recognition of the need for a long-term, joined-up and comprehensive approach to the jobs crisis.

National Employment Week 2013 (in association with IBEC)
21/02/2013 - Sigmar in association with IBEC are hosting a week of events (Feb 25-Mar1) which features a broad panel of speakers presenting current thinking and new ideas to promote sustainable employment.

New report - Literacy, numeracy and activation among the unemployed
22/06/2012 - A new study looks at the experiences of the unemployed with literacy or numeracy difficulties and the effectiveness of government-sponsored training programmes.

Pathways to Work
27/02/2012 - Pathways to Work, the Government's new plan on labour market activation was published in February and is an attempt to bring State supports for jobseekers into line with best international practice.

Summary of key employment support programmes
15/04/2011 - This guide is designed to provide an overview of the key supports available to business in the wake of the economic crisis.

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