Youth Guarantee delivers for Hawke’s Bay students
September 24, 2009
More than 105 places have been created at local tertiary and training institutes on the East Coast to help 16-and 17-year-olds in Hawke’s Bay stay engaged in learning, says Napier MP Chris Tremain and Tukituki MP Craig Foss.
A total of 2000 places have been created across the country for youth at private training establishments, institutes of technology and polytechnics as part of our jump-start to the Youth Guarantee programme.
“Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and G & H Training will provide young people with the opportunity to take part, free of charge, in courses like in tourism and travel, agriculture, building, plumbing, hospitality and catering next year,” says Chris Tremain.
“Our Youth Guarantee scheme gives students who are more motivated in non-school settings an opportunity to re-engage with learning, and gain skills for future employment.
“The National-led Government is putting $52.7 million of funding into the programme over the next two years,” says Craig Foss.
“We’re delivering on our promise to give young people the opportunities they need to succeed. It’s important that Hawke’s Bay youth are given every chance to succeed.”
