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Capgemini to create 500 new jobs in Inverness | Capgemini to create 500 new jobs in Inverness |
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French call centre operator Capgemini has said it will create 500 new jobs in Inverness over the next three years. | French call centre operator Capgemini has said it will create 500 new jobs in Inverness over the next three years. |
The company employs about 500 people in the Highlands at the moment and more than 120,000 worldwide. | The company employs about 500 people in the Highlands at the moment and more than 120,000 worldwide. |
First Minister Alex Salmond, who attended the jobs announcement in Inverness, described the move as "immense". | First Minister Alex Salmond, who attended the jobs announcement in Inverness, described the move as "immense". |
Capgemini is also moving its Highland operations to new offices in Inverness. | Capgemini is also moving its Highland operations to new offices in Inverness. |
The announcement comes days after the collapse of a Highlands-based freezer manufacturer. | The announcement comes days after the collapse of a Highlands-based freezer manufacturer. |
Icetech Freezers in Castletown, near Thurso, has been placed in provisional liquidation. Most of the company's 70 workers were made redundant on Monday. | Icetech Freezers in Castletown, near Thurso, has been placed in provisional liquidation. Most of the company's 70 workers were made redundant on Monday. |
New owners have been sought for the business which describes itself as the UK's last freezer maker. | New owners have been sought for the business which describes itself as the UK's last freezer maker. |
The creation of new jobs at Capgemini is being supported by £4.25m of funding from Scottish Development International, a joint venture between Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish government. | The creation of new jobs at Capgemini is being supported by £4.25m of funding from Scottish Development International, a joint venture between Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish government. |
HIE is also providing a £1m training grant. | HIE is also providing a £1m training grant. |
Capgemini said it expected to create up to 200 new full-time posts by the end of this year. The firm provides service desk and help desk type services. | |
Mr Salmond said: "Capgemini's announcement that they are creating 500 new jobs in Inverness and thus doubling their workforce here in the Highlands is fantastic news. | Mr Salmond said: "Capgemini's announcement that they are creating 500 new jobs in Inverness and thus doubling their workforce here in the Highlands is fantastic news. |
"Even in the increasingly vibrant city of Inverness, the economic impact of this employment boost cannot be over-estimated." | "Even in the increasingly vibrant city of Inverness, the economic impact of this employment boost cannot be over-estimated." |
Paul Soutter, chief executive officer of Capgemini Infrastructure Services UK, said the company was committed to creating "high quality" and "sustainable" jobs. | Paul Soutter, chief executive officer of Capgemini Infrastructure Services UK, said the company was committed to creating "high quality" and "sustainable" jobs. |
He added: "We have long found Scotland to be a purposeful, dynamic and productive environment for business, so that by significantly expanding our activities here, we are building upon a strong record of proven success." | He added: "We have long found Scotland to be a purposeful, dynamic and productive environment for business, so that by significantly expanding our activities here, we are building upon a strong record of proven success." |
Leader of Highland Council, Drew Hendry, said the jobs would boost the local economy. | Leader of Highland Council, Drew Hendry, said the jobs would boost the local economy. |
He said: "Highland Council's programme places economic recovery as its number one priority and this is a further sign that Inverness and the Highlands can play a key role in attracting inward investment to Scotland. | He said: "Highland Council's programme places economic recovery as its number one priority and this is a further sign that Inverness and the Highlands can play a key role in attracting inward investment to Scotland. |
"We look forward to working with Capgemini to assist their recruitment process and provide opportunities for our young people in particular." | "We look forward to working with Capgemini to assist their recruitment process and provide opportunities for our young people in particular." |