The Baghdad unemployment center located beside the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 29, 2004. The reconstruction of the new ministry building cost more than $800,000.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is responsible for training, job opportunities and social welfare for all Iraqis. With the reconstruction of the ministry's building complete, the unemployment office operates more effectively and helps people looking for jobs.
This office is the first official establishment allowing Iraqis the opportunity to seek employment. It also provides them the opportunity to improve their English, computer and business skills. The ministry is planning to open two more offices by March in other locations in the city.
During the summer, the ministry was seeing and placing approximately 1,000 people a day in full-time, part-time and temporary jobs throughout Baghdad. With the onset of colder weather, the unemployment office helps about 500 people a day. It still has more jobs available than it can fill daily. — (menareport.com)
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