Tomorrow's People are ready to go

THE Scottish Parliament hosted a reception for Tomorrow's People this week ahead of the launch of the charity's Edinburgh programme in 2011.

The national employment charity, which helps disengaged young people and long-term job seekers into further education or work, will bring their Working It Out programme to the Capital next year after success in Glasgow since 2004.

Previously, 80 per cent of those who finish the four month programme go on to find employment, or are accepted into further education or vocational training.

Tomorrow's People courses include running a community football pitch or refurbishing a local community hall.

Enterprise minister Jim Mather, MSP, who hosted the event, said: "We gratefully acknowledge the vital work of charities like Tomorrow's People, who share our commitment to supporting young peopleintovocational training, a job, modern apprenticeship or work experience.

"That is why we have invested more than 9 million in Inspiring Scotland to encourage ventureswhich are strivingto achieve exactly that."