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This press area contains the latest press releases and case studies from Jobcentre Plus.
Press releases
The national press releases recently issued by Jobcentre Plus (via DWP Press Office) are:
Barclays launches unique search for the UK's inspirational business heroes (added April 2008)
National awards to celebrate employment success stories (added January 2008)
HM Revenue & Customs security (added November 2007)
Springboard Awards for Excellence 2007 (added November 2007)
In work, better off webchats with DWP Ministers (added September 2007)
Royal Mail industrial action – your questions answered (added September 2007)
New partnership to improve benefit and jobseeking advice (added September 2007)
Younger workers teach "old dogs" new tricks - Wise Council (added September 2007)
Enhanced role for the private and voluntary sector, Peter Hain announces pathways contracts (added September 2007)
The drive for full employment steps up a gear today (added September 2007)
Working parents do their kids proud (added August 2007)
Royal Mail industrial action suspended (added August 2007)
More UK businesses look to internet to recruit (added July 2007)
Employer partnership and a new jobs pledge the key to full employment in Britain, says prime minister (added July 2007)
Help for people affected by the flooding (added July 2007)
0800 number for new benefit claims process introduced by Jobcentre Plus (added May 2007)
Online job searches hit record high (added May 2007)
National job search engine launched on digital TV (added April 2007)
Jobcentre Plus website scoops two awards (added April 2007)
Tackling child poverty (added March 2007)
Barclays launches awards to honour unsung local business heroes (added March 2007)
Better off all round - lone parents reveal lifestyle benefits of being in work (added February 2007)
New error strategy launched (added January 2007)
Diverse workforces for better business (added January 2007)
Don’t keep your Christmas skills under wraps (added December 2006)
Millions of workers to have access to good quality occupational pensions (added December 2006)
Employment is up by 192,000 on last year, the latest Labour Market figures show (added December 2006)
The regional press releases recently issued by Jobcentre Plus (via DWP Press Office) are:
Want2Work will help thousands of people back into work (added June 2008)
Finding a job proves good news for Dartford woman (added June 2008)
Vicky's career takes off at airport (added March 2008)
Hundreds of jobs on offer at Hartlepool Jobsfair (added February 2008)
Work Trial scheme helps North Tyneside pub find new chef (added February 2008)
Telford man gets new start with the help of Jobcentre Plus (added January 2008)
Careers in care on offer in Southwick (added January 2008)
Jobcentre Plus gets people on safari for jobs! (added January 2008)
Jobcentre Plus enters into a jobs pledge partnership with ENABLE Scotland (added December 2007)
Good news in store for Alnwick Jobseekers (added December 2007)
Rocking all over the world thanks to Jobcentre Plus (added November 2007)
Training company signs up to jobs pledge (added November 2007)
Coventry Careers in Care Jobsfair (added November 2007)
Partick Jobcentre Plus helping more people back to work (added November 2007)
New Jobcentre Plus office officially opened in Erdington (added November 2007)
Jobcentre bids farewell to motivated Mary (added November 2007)
Teenager discovers exciting new career with the help of Jobcentre Plus (added October 2007)
Jobcentre Plus hosting an Edinburgh Jobsfair on Tuesday 16 October (added October 2007)
Jobcentre Plus helps Tesco recruit 90 staff for Redditch store (added September 2007)
A new retail career thanks to help from local Jobcentre Plus (added September 2007)
Jobs Boost for Fife (added August 2007)
Partners go "Speed Dating" for parents (added July 2007)
Jobs at new B&Q store in Hermiston Gait, Edinburgh (added June 2007)
Checkout Mark's new ASDA job (added June 2007)
Jobcentre Plus and Royal Mail delivering jobs (added June 2007)
Tunstall dog groomer says Jobcentre Plus is a cut above the rest (added June 2007)
Jobcentre Plus helps Beverley get her career on the move (added May 2007)
Department for International Development receives disability symbol (added May 2007)
Lee's new career is childs play (added May 2007)
Jobcentre Plus encourages employers to think diverse (added May 2007)
Now everything's coming up roses for Mr Tulip (added May 2007)
Foundations laid to help skills shortage (added May 2007)
Media enquiries relating to Jobcentre Plus are managed by the Depatment for Work and Pensions (DWP) national press office. This office only handles calls from the media and can be contacted by telephone on: 0203 267 5144.
Operating from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, the Press Office is divided into five teams responsible for answering questions on specific areas of policy.
A duty press officer is on call as part of an after-hours service for journalists only.
Journalists who want to be placed on the mailing list for press releases should write, giving full details, to:
DWP Press Office
4th Floor
Caxton House
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
As part of our commitment to provide the highest level of service to both jobseekers and employers we arrange regular events throughout the region.
These events give jobseekers the chance to talk directly to employers about the opportunities they have available, and for employers to give out application forms or interview potential employees at the event.
Many of these events give employers the chance to talk directly to other employers in the same business sector and get expert advice from other organisations.
Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be registered unemployed to visit one. If you are thinking of returning to work after a period of absence, if you are looking for a part-time job or considering a career change, you are welcome to come along and see what’s available.
Employers who have current vacancies, or who may have vacancies in the near future can contact their local Jobcentre Plus office or Jobcentre, who will be able to advise on the next event to be held in the district.