Google expands support for Dublin employment taskforce
Google has expanded an educational programme that helps long-term unemployed people to find sustainable employment solutions following the addition of two new members.
Google’s Local Employment Task Force, now rebrandd as This City Works, was established in 2020 by Google’s Community Affairs team in collaboration with local community employment, training and education services.
Its members include St Andrews Resource Centre Employment and Training Hubs, Ringsend Community Services Forum, Inner City Renewal Group, The Anchorage Project, Ringsend & District Response to Drugs, Irish Nautical Trust, Department of Social protection, Dublin City Council, the Fair Play project, City of Dublin Education Training Board and now Dublin Port Company and Dublin Waste to Energy.
Adaire Fox-Martin, head of Google Ireland, said: “Google has been part of the Ringsend and Pearse Street community for over 20 years now, and we remain committed to helping create meaningful, sustainable and long-term employment for members of our local community. Today’s announcement is testament to the positive impact that this programme has, and I want to commend those involved, our community partners, those in Government and most importantly our participants – it is a joy to recognise the potential and to celebrate the achievements of this group.”
This City Works also has a website to act as a one-stop-shop for job seekers and those seeking to enhance their skills or change career path. The site also provides information for businesses seeking staff or for those curious about training and support services in their community.
The announcement follows a commitment of over €500,000 by Google in 2021 at the launch of the Employment Task Force and a further €300,000 funding provided by Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google in 2022.
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