AN alumni association to keep Jersey graduates living outside the Island informed about job opportunities here could reduce pressure on immigration, according to Economic Development Minister Philip Ozouf.
In a public hearing before the Economic Scrutiny panel reviewing employment and training opportunities in the Island, the minister said an ‘old boys’ newsletter could attract departed graduates back to the Island.
But he came under fire from the panel, led by Deputy Geoff Southern, over the lack of figures on training and skills, and on the fact that the three ministers in the new ‘skills executive’ dedicated to co-ordinating training initiatives all gave different answers to questions about how many staff were involved.
The other ministers, Education Minister Mike Vibert and Social Security Minister Paul Routier, have given evidence to the panel over the last fortnight.
