The objectives of the Malta Labour Migration Policy and how it will operate were discussed during another consultation meeting this time with the National Skills Council, in one of several held in the public consultation process that ends next Sunday. The meeting was attended by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri, Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima and the Council’s leadership.
The meeting was held against the backdrop of a memorandum of understanding signed between Jobsplus and the National Skills Council that aims to strengthen both the labour market and skills development. The agreement also aims to lead to alignment on skills intelligence, policy development, investment in human capital and fostering sustainable economic growth and social well-being.
Minister Byron Camilleri emphasised that our country must ensure that there are no abuses in the labour market which ultimately threaten to undermine the quality of life in the country. He said that in the last ten years our country has seen strong economic expansion, achieved great successes, from which everyone has benefited, including because more Maltese people have entered the labour market, particularly women. He maintained that the Government is now committed to ensuring that the economy works for the people and not the people working for the economy.
“This agreement represents another important step in closing the gap between the skills and trades required in the Maltese labour market and the opportunities available to job seekers and employers. By strengthening our collaboration with the National Skills Council, we aim to keep our workforce adaptable, competitive and ready to face changes in the global market,” reiterated Minister Camilleri.
Minister Clifton Grima said that this agreement is an important step in strengthening the labour market and investing in human skills. “This partnership will be crucial to continue improving skills and labour market intelligence, promoting human capital development and preparing workers for new opportunities. Through this, we will be able to address labour market gaps with a more structured and informed approach.”
The agreement also envisages the two entities collaborating together to address skills shortages and prepare for new career opportunities, giving validity to informal learning and strengthening the labour market and skills intelligence.
The meeting was also attended by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Joyce Dimech, and the Executive Chairman of the National Skills Council, Jeffrey Pullicino.
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