Concern expressed at hui

Tu Tangata, Issue 11, 1 April 1983, Page 36

Concern expressed at hui

A hui was convened at the Tunohopu Marae, Rotorua to discuss the Young Persons Training Programmes and alternative Programmes for the unemployed in Central North Island regions. The majority of those present were tutors in the various programmes. All regions expressed their concern of the extent and damage of youth unemployment. The aims of the training courses are not likely to succeed until the public accept the responsibility for the courses of unemployment including the prospect that, for many of the youths, work in the traditional sense is unlikely. (The tutors involved with these courses were perturbed that restrictions placed on the courses limited their ability to share with the unemployed youth the skills and attitudes they believe are useful for to-

days way of life. They believe that the attempts to help young people particularly Maori youth to cope with the changes in lifestyles and attitudes requires the assistance of all the community. This was the first hui held in connection with YPTP and it is expected other follow-up Huis will take place this year. Also as a result of this hui, John Tapiata has been appointed Co-ordinator of YPTP in Hamilton, so no doubt there will be many constructive courses rim this year. Many thanks to hosts Tunohopu marae Committee, and Waiariki Community College for an excellent programme. A Keen Participant Joanne Allen, Taumarunui.