Record Numbers of Retrainees in Project Supporting Nitra Region's Transition from Coal Mining

Record Numbers of Retrainees in Project Supporting Nitra Region’s Transition from Coal Mining

04/06/2024

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The national project connected to the Trenčín self-governing region, aimed at assisting the people of the Nitra region affected by the planned termination of coal mining, has achieved remarkable success with a record number of individuals participating in retraining programs. This initiative has provided a lifeline to employees of the Nováky power plant, who are now actively seeking new employment opportunities. Towards the end of last year, the miners of Horní Nitra extracted the final tonne of brown coal in Slovakia. Simultaneously, the Nováky power plant ceased all coal-based electricity and heat production. This abrupt shift resulted in the loss of hundreds of jobs. However, many affected individuals seized the opportunity to explore new career paths through retraining programs. The increasing enrollment in the Employability Support in the Horní Nitra Region project can be attributed to the efforts of experienced tutors operating from the newly established premises of t

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