Perhaps in addressing the vulnerable young people who leave school early and later attempt to improve their situation, the minister should engage with those providing state funded education for a collaborative approach. I have students who have got through two years of Senior cycle, with incredible committment now to be faced with cut dole payments and no realistic course options. Job bridge does not address their needs and where is the Youth guarantee for them. Those who finish at 17, and that is the age many finish, face no jobseeker payment, no grant for plc or college and their parents are cut off the child benefit payment because they are no longer in education. This is not acceptable for those left in limbo, yes incentivise work/training but you have to provide it.
Una Dunphy
Posted on 16 Jul 2014 9:06 pm
Perhaps in addressing the vulnerable young people who leave school early and later attempt to improve their situation, the minister should engage with those providing state funded education for a collaborative approach. I have students who have got through two years of Senior cycle, with incredible committment now to be faced with cut dole payments and no realistic course options. Job bridge does not address their needs and where is the Youth guarantee for them. Those who finish at 17, and that is the age many finish, face no jobseeker payment, no grant for plc or college and their parents are cut off the child benefit payment because they are no longer in education. This is not acceptable for those left in limbo, yes incentivise work/training but you have to provide it.