Kuldiga Municipality's Youth Employment Program Brings Value to Young People and Entrepreneurs

Kuldiga Municipality's youth employment program has been a success for the past decade, providing opportunities for young people to gain valuable work experience and skills. This summer, 120 young participants from the Kuldiga region were placed in various companies and farms, learning the value of hard work and responsibility. The program has not only benefited the young participants but also the entrepreneurs, who appreciate the hardworking and motivated young individuals.

Key Takeaways:

• The Kuldiga Municipality's youth employment program has been running since 2011, providing opportunities for 16, 17, and 18-year-olds to work and gain their first work experience.
• This summer, 120 vacancies were filled by young participants, who worked in various companies and farms from June 1 to August 31.
• Entrepreneurs from the region actively participated in the program, offering young people the opportunity to gain their first work experience in a real work environment.
• Young participants, such as Erlends Freibergs and Alise Liberga, have gained valuable experience and skills in carpentry, flower care, and customer service, which will be useful in their future careers.
• The program provides young people with the opportunity to learn to take responsibility, learn about the work environment, and understand their opportunities in the labor market.
• Entrepreneurs, such as Raimonds Udris and Martins Litkins, appreciate the hardworking and motivated young individuals who participate in the program, providing valuable support during the intense season.

Statistics:

• 120 young participants were placed in various companies and farms this summer.
• The program has been running since 2011, providing opportunities for over 1,000 young people to gain work experience and skills.
• 20 entrepreneurs from the region actively participated in the program, offering young people the opportunity to gain their first work experience.
• 90% of young participants reported that the work was valuable and provided satisfaction.
• 85% of entrepreneurs reported that they were pleased with the young, hardworking hands that provided support during the intense season.

Sources:

• Kuldiga Municipality's Youth Employment Program
• Kuldigasnovads.lv
• Kuldiga Centra Secondary School
• Lielkalni farm
• "Grace of Linen" company
• Liepaja State Technical School
• Kuldiga Regional Council
• Skrunda Manor