Londoners Set For Olympic Jobs
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that around 12,000 people living in the six east London Olympic boroughs have been offered jobs this summer at the 2012 Games, many of whom are currently unemployed and will be supported into permanent work after their Games role is over.
The Mayor, LOCOG and the six Olympic Host Boroughs, have been working together to ensure Londoners benefit from the Games. As a result of their combined efforts these 12,000 jobs will see local residents delivering essential services in the Olympic Park such as catering, cleaning and security.
These Olympic partners have provided ongoing support and guidance to prepare Londoners for job applications and attending interviews. The Mayor’s £14 million 2012 Employment Legacy programme, which runs until 2014, has already helped nearly 7,500 local unemployed people with their job search of which 2,000 have already started work.
After the Games, with new skills, experience and confidence, they will be further supported by his programme with help and encouragement to apply for long-term employment opportunities.
Overall, 37,000 previously workless Londoners have already gained access to employment through London 2012 related activity and 8,000 additional permanent jobs are planned for the Olympic Park after the Games.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: ‘Jobs are my top priority and the 2012 Games can deliver a real economic and jobs boost to all parts of London in these tough times.’
‘We can already see the great strides that have been made to see that people local to the Olympic Park are getting jobs and work experience. However we must go much further and build on this impressive start using the Games as a springboard to delivering a lasting legacy of jobs and economic benefit for the whole of this great city.’
