In 2009, more than two billion rubles were allocated to fight unemployment in Irkutsk Region, far more than planned earlier. The funds will go to easing labor market tensions, including public works, temporary jobs, advanced training, support for relocation for work, and small business development.

More than two billion rubles have been allocated to combat unemployment in 2009
As a reminder, previously only 800 million rubles had been planned for these purposes. According to the head of the Employment Service of the Irkutsk Region, Viktor Makarov, the situation changed with the onset of the crisis. The main portion of the funds has already been transferred to the regional finance ministry. 200 million will be directed toward reducing tension in the labor market of the Angara region as part of the program of additional measures. It also includes advanced training in the event of a threat of dismissal, the organization of public works, temporary employment for the unemployed, targeted support for citizens moving to another area for employment, assistance in the development of small business and self-employment, and the organization of internships.