Database of labour market practices
This database gathers practices in the field of employment submitted by European countries for the purposes of mutual learning. These practices have proven to be successful in the country concerned, according to its national administration. The European Commission does not have a position on the policies or measures mentioned in the database.
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| Original Title: | JobBridge |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Name(s) of other organisations involved (partners / sub-contractors): | Department of Social Protection |
| Start Year of implementation: | 2011 |
| End Year of implementation: | Ongoing |
| EU policy relevance: | Medium / High |
| National labour market context: | The Scheme was launched at a time of very high unemployment (14.9%-15.1% for 15-74 age group and around 30% youth unemployment) although the unemployment rate has fallen since the launch of JobBridge. The scheme provides jobseekers the opportunity to engage in the job market through internship opportunities within real workplaces. This allows participants to gain quality work experience, to network and to be better placed to take advantage of job opportunities as they arise. There is a clear relevance to EU employment policy. |
| Policy area: | Active labour market policies, Labour market participation |
| Specific policy or labour market problem being addressed: | This activation scheme provides jobseekers the opportunity to engage in the job market through internship opportunities within real workplaces. Participants gain quality work experience, are provided with opportunities to develop new skills and to network. Participants are therefore better placed to take advantage of job opportunities as they arise. There is a clear relevance to EU employment policy. |
| Aims and objectives of the policy or measure: | To assist in breaking the cycle where Jobseekers are unable to gain employment without experience. Ensuring the provision of opportunities to gain real workplace experience with potential employers. The scheme also gives young people a real opportunity to gain valuable experience to bridge the gap between study and the beginning of a career. The scheme has been included in the Programme for Government 2011-2016. It has been also cited in two Goverment policy documents: Pathways to Work and Action Plan for Jobs |
| Main activities / actions underpinning the policy or measure: | Creation of 6-9 month internship placements for unemployed jobseekers. Placements are provided voluntarily by organisations in the public private, community and voluntary sectors. The placements are advertised and jobseekers apply to the organisation. If selected, and if eligible, the jobseeker commences their internship, retains their current social welfare entitlements and also receives a weekly €50 top up payment for the duration of the internship. Provision of website www.jobbridge.ie as a portal for host organisations to advertise internship opportunities. Control and monitoring measures to ensure a high-quality, labour market relevant, real-workplace internship experience. |
| Geographical scope of policy or measure: | National |
| Target groups: | Disabled people, Young people (aged 16 to 25 years) |
| Outputs and outcomes of the policy or measure: | The objective of the scheme is to provide work place experience in order to improve the skills, experience and employability of those involved |
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