A GROUP of young people celebrated a successful start to their internships at Trafford Council.
The group was acquired as part of the government’s Kickstart program, a £ 2 billion fund designed to provide six-month internships for people at risk of unemployment due to the coronavirus.
These Kickstarter have been working in various departments of Trafford Council since June or July and are said to have impressed bosses with their “talent, hard work and enthusiasm”.
They were also commended by the executive members of the council.
Cllr Mike Freeman, Executive Member of the Covid-19 Restoration and Reform Council, said: “The Trafford Council has made helping young people a major priority and that is why we are so keen to participate in this program.
“We are very interested in helping as many young people as possible into working life.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has hit young people hard as it has put companies and communities under tremendous pressure.
“I’m delighted that the Kickstarter have made such a fantastic start to their council internships,” he added.
The Kickstarter themselves were also overflowing with their previous experiences.
Jamie Leigh Wright, who worked in the council’s human resources department, said, “I’m delighted to say the internship went well and I love what I do on the council.”
And Morgan Mister, who served in the Health and Welfare Department of the Council for Reconstruction and Reform, said, “I’ve really enjoyed my time at Trafford Council so far. My work is really interesting and challenging at the same time. I love here! ”
Trafford Council hopes to add three more Kickstarter in the coming months.
Information is available on the Council’s website.
