3,500 people expected to benefit in 2015 The Department of Social Protection has launched two new programmes to help young jobseekers return to work and training. The programmes are expected to benefit 3,500 young jobseekers in 2015. First Steps and JobsPlus Youth were announced by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton, T.D. and the Minister of State with Responsibility for Employment, Community and Social Supports, Kevin Humphreys, T.D.. First Steps will offer young jobseekers aged between 18 and 25 the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and training with the help of dedicated assistance from Department of Social Protection case officers. The target is to provide up … Continue reading First Steps and JobsPlus Youth