| Jobcentre
Plus |
The New Deal |
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| Location | National | |
| Dates |
Deadline for applications: There is no deadline |
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| Aims | Objective of the funding opportunity: To tackle unemployment and develop the potential of unemployed people and to help employers by bringing new talent to their businesses. The scheme aims to close the gap between the skills employers want and the skills people have. It also helps people into self-employment. | |
| It aims to help the following client groups: | ||
Young People The unemployed The low skilled Those with disabilities |
Those lacking basic skills Entrepreneurs Older workers |
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| FRESA priorities | The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities: | |
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information on the FRESA |
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| Eligibility | Eligible organisations: All employers. Individuals can also apply directly. | |
| Accreditation | Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed | |
| Amount available | Total funding available: Employers taking on jobseekers aged 16-24 will receive a subsidy of £60 per week towards wages and £750 towards training for the first six months of employment. If the New Deal employee is over 25, the subsidies are £75 for wages and £50 for training per week. | |
| Previous bids | Successful
projects: For details
of employers who have signed up to the New Deal see the New
Deal Website |
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| Application |
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| Contact | For
further information contact:
Employer Direct |
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| Weblinks | Other
useful links: |
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