Minister Announces Changes At Labour Ministry
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson announced today [Sept.21] that changes to the Department of Labour and Training will be taking place in the near future, after Cabinet approval for the restructuring of the Department was recently secured.
The Minister pointed out that the restructuring now paves the way for the amalgamation of the Department of Labour and Training and the National Training Board [NTB] to establish a One-Stop Career Center.
Today Minister Wilson said, “As a direct result of the current economic downturn many people are out of work. Being a responsible government, we have determined that we need to work harder to assist these people in becoming employed. We need to work with employers more closely because it is in everyone’s best interest to employ more Bermudians.
“We recognise that our role in employing Bermudians is critical to the sustainability of our Country. There is a need to educate and help people adapt to the new realities of the Bermuda economy and the employment opportunities that are available. Our role is to assist job-seeking individuals to make the transition to the new economic circumstances.”
In the coming months the NTB Act 1997 will be amended to expand its remit. The Board will assume responsibility for the strategic direction of the department, to include all of the units under the restructured area, including Training and Certification, Labour Relations and Job Placement.
Additionally, it will exercise general supervision of the affairs, purposes and functions of the One-Stop Career Centre.
Minister Wilson continued, “I expect that the composition of the National Training Board will also be expanded to ensure inclusion and representation from all of the relevant occupation groups as well as persons with expertise in business operations and labour relations matters.”
The Minister concluded, “It is our expectation that the changes will provide for improved service delivery and more effective matching of skills, aptitudes and experience of individuals with the jobs available.”
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In plain english, what does this mean? More jobs?
What about creating MANDATORY PAID training for persons hired for positions? This too is a very GLOBAL deed companies offer which I believe will allow the foriengersand locals to give back what has been GRACIOUSLY given to them!! AN OPPORTUNITY!!! If this does NOT apply to you SAVE your comments!!