As the UK stands up to the challenges of the global economic climate James Purnell and John Denham have joined forces to announce a massive cash injection of £100m over the next three years to give much needed help to people who lose their jobs. The extra cash will be available for people who are currently facing redundancy and those looking for work to help them retrain and develop their skills so that they can quickly move back into sustainable employment, either in their existing sector or a brand new one. The additional money will come from the European Social Fund and funding from DIUS. This money will enable people to choose exactly what they need from a range of approved training providers. It’s about making sure everyone gets the personal support they need to give them that crucial edge in getting their next job. The money will be used to pay for anything from new skills or qualifications to get people ready for work, to on-the-job training in an entirely different field. The money will be carefully targeted to help, for example, people from sectors experiencing significant job losses and people who need support to move back to work.

 
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15 October 2008
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