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Introduction
One of the major barriers to the locally economic poor accessing the local labour market is a lack of skills and training. Investing in training can transform the employment prospects of poor people. The tourism industry and other agencies and organisations involved in social development are well placed to assist in increasing the upward mobility of this section of the community.
The Opportunity
Invest in training. It can transform the employment prospects of poor people, contribute significantly to local economic development, reduce poverty and enhanced workforce performance. Well trained staff are an asset to your business and deliver many benefits:
- Committed staff
- Staff trained in the specific skills required for the job
- Reduce unemployment
- Strengthen the labour market locally
- Reduce poverty
- Enhance workforce performance
- Lower local unemployment may result in a better local environment for guests / visitors / customers
- Improved public image
Who Can Help and How?
Hotels & Resorts
Guest Houses, Small Hotels & B&Bs
Restaurants, Cafes & Bars
Retail: Markets & Shops
Cultural Heritage Sites
Protected Areas
Other Visitor Attractions
Local Operators & Ground Handlers
Words of Caution
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