Labour Minister, Nestle discuss youth employment

Held at Nestl?’s Valsayn Factory on Tuesday , discussions involved Nestl?’s Country Manager, Michel Beneventi, the Labour Minister and members of the company’s management team.

Nestl? said on the talks focused on its “plan for continued growth and sustainability of TT’s skilled and labour force, employee relations and the Nestl? Needs YOUth initiative.” The Nestl? Needs YOUth initiative encourages youth employment and skilled training through internships, apprenticeships and trainee programmes provided by the company and our Alliance 4 YOUth partners. The company noted that there are 11,300 young people under the age of 30 who are seeking employment opportunities in this country and that annually, more than 3,000 students graduate every year, seeking a job.

“Nestl? has mandated itself to decrease these statistics and has, thus far, connected with over 3,000 students in secondary schools, universities, ministries and with the Alliance through readiness to work activities,” the company stated.

Labour Minister Baptiste-Primus congratulated the company on its Nestl? Needs YOUth initiative and, as Nestl? stated, “looked forward to partnering with the company in affording our youth the opportunity to build their careers through meaningful work experience.” Following the discussion, Baptiste- Primus toured the Valsayn Factory and received a first-hand view of Nestl?’s production facilities.