New Deal

A programme that gives people on benefits the help and support they need to look for work, including training and preparing for work.

The New Deal programmes available are:

• New Deal for Young People
• New Deal 25 plus
• New Deal 50 plus
• New Deal for Lone Parents
• New Deal for Disabled People
• New Deal for Partners
• New Deal for Musicians

Becoming a mentor

Mentors play an important part in helping people who are looking for work. By becoming a volunteer mentor, you could help an unemployed person find work. You could support and encourage people who may be finding it hard to get back into work, to help improve their confidence. You can find out more in our leaflet ‘Being a mentor’

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