TIRANA, July 24 /ATA/ A total of 2,599 citizens from vulnerable groups were integrated into the labour market during the first half of the year through support services and employment programmes provided by the National Employment and Skills Agency (AKPA).
According to AKPA data, 1,316 beneficiaries of the economic assistance scheme entered employment during this period, while 937 individuals from the Roma and Egyptian communities also found job opportunities.
Additionally, 346 individuals with disabilities were supported in accessing the labour market through employment mediation services, vocational training initiatives, and employment promotion programmes.
AKPA said it continues to support unemployed jobseekers, with a focus on creating equal opportunities and promoting greater social inclusion.
Employment mediation, career counselling, and vocational training programmes are designed to help groups facing greater barriers to employment achieve sustainable integration into the labour market.
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