TIRANA, December 8/ATA/ In context of the National Youth Day, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj emphasized that the government is focused on supporting youth through employment and vocational training, including the Youth Guarantee pilot program.

Ibrahimaj highlighted through facts and statistics the increase in youth employment as well as the advancement in the pursuit of professional courses.

“Over the last 10 months, 7,451 young people up to 29 years old have been employed through mediation, employment promotion programs and professional training. While 612 young people have been employed through the Youth Guarantee pilot program,” the minister emphasized.

Also, Ibrahimaj added that 1,203 young people have been included in the Employment Promotion Programs, over 4,500 girls and boys were registered in grade 10 in Vocational Education. 6,290 young people have attended a Vocational Training course and 120 have opened their own businesses through the Self-Employment Program. The minister emphasized that the government will continue to support young people, enabling their training and secure employment. /p.s./