A PROJECT to help young people in the world of work has been given the seal of approval by Wales’ First Minister.
Carwyn Jones visited the new training restaurant on East Parade, Rhyl, which will give young people practical experience in a real working environment.
The sea front training restaurant will serve real customers training up to 25 unemployed people each year in basic food hygiene, work skills and paid placements.
Mr Jones said: “The new Training Restaurant will of great benefit to Rhyl and the local area as it provides invaluable training and experience for individuals looking to improve their skills base.
“The East Parade venture will also play a role in revitalising Rhyl’s tourism economy as it becomes a destination restaurant for tourists.”
Although still a shell the restaurant, which will have six full time staff, is due to open in April and is being backed by the Rhyl City Strategy with the Rathbone Cymru youth charity.
Mr Jones spoke with Alex Darwin, 21 and Kirsty Forshaw, 22, both from Rhyl, who are part of the Rhyl Youth Action Group.
Miss Darwin said: “I am ex army and I didn’t have a job for six months. This will help more people get into another job when it’s finished.”
Miss Forshaw, who is studying business at Coleg Llandrillo, said that it was difficult for many young people to find work to prepare them for the future, but the new facility would offer more opportunities.