Gore District Council, NZ enhances employability of young professionals with Closing the Gap
Gore District Council, NZ Closing the Gap Employability
In Progress
Closing the Gap guides professionals aged 16 to 24 impacted by disability, COVID-19, and other challenges. Gore District Council placed a jobs board and tips for effective job searches on the program's website. Young professionals receive assistance with resume building, interview skills, and career planning. Employers participating in this initiative receive $6,500 NZ per hired resident for wages and additional training.
Project Succeeded
Closing the Gap assisted 56 applicants in its first seven months with a goal of finding employment for 50 more residents in 2022.
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