Help with moving from benefits to work
Job search and training
Your Jobcentre Plus work coach can give you information about training and help you prepare for, find and stay in work.
Help for specific types of work
Sector-based work academies offer training and work experience for up to 6 weeks in a particular industry or area of work.
Most academies also offer a guaranteed interview for a job or an apprenticeship.
They’re available to you if you’re claiming any of the following because you’re unemployed:
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) (if you’re in the Work-Related Activity Group)
- Universal Credit
Work clubs
Anyone who’s unemployed can join a Work Club. They’re run by local organisations like employers and community groups, and give you the chance to share knowledge, experience and job hunting tips.