Youth Employment: Manufacturing and ICT Recruit

Launched on 29 January, the YEP placed far 436 youth internship. And last Friday, " a list of more than 3000 young people were sent to employers , "says Roland Dubois, head of the program at the Ministry of Finance. This out of a total of 4,422 people registered. " The goal is to place 4000 to 5000 young people this year. "

The manufacturing sector ranks first recruitment, with 27%. " It is rather for operators in the textile industry , "said Roland Dubois. Many doors open for graduates in the production and maintenance, among others.

As the ICT sector, the Business Process Outsourcing draws particular. " There is also anapplication-level developers , "said Roshan Seetohul, chairman of the Outsourcing and Telecommunications Association of Mauritius .

" By the end of the year, we will employ between 1,500 and 2,000 people , "he says. Already despostes are vacant. A " wave of recruitment is planned for September , "mainly due to a recovery in the second quarter.