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You can get help with finding and applying for jobs
Contact one of the local organisations below. Some organisations can offer computer access for job hunting.
You can also contact your local Jobcentre Plus about:
- Jobs, you can search for jobs on www.direct.gov.uk/jobsearch
- Details on the Work Programme, which offers a range of training to meet your individual needs if you are out of work. It is designed to help people get back to work under the 'Get Britain Back to Work' initiative and the reform of the welfare system.
- If you have been or are about to be made redundant. As part of the Skills Support for Redundancy (SSR) programme, you may be entitled to individual advice and guidance; 'Skills Experience Analysis'; help with CVs; job search support; the Rapid Response fund may provide funding for tailored vocational training and other help with removing 'barriers to taking up employment'.
- Work Together - voluntary opportunities to improve your chances of finding a job.
- Work Experience for between two and eight weeks, if you are aged between 18 and 21, have been unemployed and claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for at least 13 weeks, and have little or no previous experience of work.
- Local Work Clubs (52kb Adobe Acrobat PDF) - help people who are out of work 'exchange skills and share experiences'.
Other Jobcentre Plus programmes include:
- 'Sector-based Work Academies' offering pre-employment training in important employment sectors.
- The Work Activity programme, four weeks of up to 30 hours a week, based in the community for people who need help getting used to work.
- Enterprise Allowance for people looking to start a business.
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Careers 4 Adultsis based in the Connexions Centres, which are open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm for information and advice. Careers 4 Adults offers information, advice and guidance as part of the National Careers Service |
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| Dewsbury Careers 4 Adults Dewsbury Library Railway Street Dewsbury WF12 8EQ Telephone: 01924 324200 |
Huddersfield Careers 4 Adults
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Need help putting together a CV? - take a look at Easy CV |
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Changeworkshelps with confidence building and job search. It runs women only classes.
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Jobcentre Plusprovides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. |
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| Jobcentre Plus 26 Wellington Street Batley WF17 5HZ |
Jobcentre Plus Crown Buildings Rishworth Road Dewsbury WF12 8EF |
Jobcentre Plus Castle House |
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| www.direct.gov.uk/benefits | www.direct.gov.uk/jobseekers | www.direct.gov.uk/jobsearch | |
| Guide to Employment and Support Allowance Visit: www.dwp.gov.uk/esa |
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Up & Working (Sadeh Lok)offers employment support and training to Sadeh Lok Housing residents in Kirklees. Visit: www.sadehlok.co.uk |
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Worklinkis an employment service set up by Kirklees Council to support anybody with a disability or long-term illness, whether it be physical, mental health or learning difficulty, who is seeking employment, training or work experience. |
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Worklink (Batley) Telephone: 08456 039740/01484 223520 |
Worklink (Huddersfield)
Telephone: 08456 039740/01484 223520 |
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