Training may be 'compulsory'

  • Story by: Anna Lawlor
  • Magazine: FinancialAdviser
  • Published Thursday , June 26, 2008

Skills training could be made compulsory for some benefit claimants, government warns

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Unemployment benefit claimants will be forced to attend compulsory training under new proposals spearheaded by MPs James Purnell and John Denham.

Those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance who have gaps in their skills will have to attend training to help them find a job in plans outlined in a government paper titled Work Skills. There will also be government consultation on making it compulsory for lone parents and people on Employment and Support Allowance to attend skills training.

From this Autumn, all 19 to 25-year olds who do not have at least level 3, A level, qualifications will be entitled to free training worth typically £7000 to fund training to level 3.

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