Sunderland's unemployed youth should get food jobs, say council
After Hull, the city of Sunderland is reportedly the worst place in the UK for jobless young people not in work, training or education. In response to recent statistics suggesting that around 9.45 per cent of young people under 25 in the city are on unemployment benefits, councillors have suggested to Sunderland City Council that young people be trained up in food jobs.
Labour councillor for Houghton, Kath Rolph, suggested to the committee that unemployed and otherwise unoccupied young people in Wearside should become more involved in the local food industry, becoming specialist butchers, bakers and cheese makers.
Councillor Rolph claims there is a growing market in the area for artisan food products and the council should be using this to their advantage, to boost employment and the local economy in Wearside. She also said that not only are people becoming more interested in where their food comes from, but a new artisan food college has been set up recently in the area.
Councillor Micahel Arnott - chair of the committee meeting - agreed with Councillor Rolph's views, saying:
Do you think this is the right way for the council to deal with Sunderland's unemployment problems or should other measures be implemented? Please feel free to leave your comments.
Labour councillor for Houghton, Kath Rolph, suggested to the committee that unemployed and otherwise unoccupied young people in Wearside should become more involved in the local food industry, becoming specialist butchers, bakers and cheese makers.
Councillor Rolph claims there is a growing market in the area for artisan food products and the council should be using this to their advantage, to boost employment and the local economy in Wearside. She also said that not only are people becoming more interested in where their food comes from, but a new artisan food college has been set up recently in the area.
Councillor Micahel Arnott - chair of the committee meeting - agreed with Councillor Rolph's views, saying:
"I think we need some fresh thinking on employment opportunities. We do seem to get channelled down a particular route,"
Do you think this is the right way for the council to deal with Sunderland's unemployment problems or should other measures be implemented? Please feel free to leave your comments.
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