What Courses are available on jobseekers allowance?

Big_Daz_1

Hi There,
I have been unemployed now for 6 weeks and get income based jobseekers allowance for my young family.

I have been very active online with my job search and applications,but feel i need some qualifications to strenghen my CV and help me get back in to work.

Does anyone know what courses i am eligble to apply for or if i can get get help funding,as on low income now.

i am interesting in the following: 1) PERSONAL LICENCE
2) SIA LICENCE
3) HEALTH AND HYGIENE
4) LGV/HGV LICENCE

PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP OR ADVISE,WILL REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

Many Thanks

saintjammyswine

Hi

depends on what is available in your area I'm afraid it is a case of asking around.

LGV/HGV is available through an apprenticeship if that is a route you could look into.

Best people to speak to are the JCP advisors as they will(should) know what funding they have locally for training outside of the Work Programme, it is all allocated regionally.

Also try local FE Colleges as they may be able to get you funding for courses depending on your circumstances, previous levels of education etc.

Regards

Big_Daz_1

Many Thanks,much appreciated!!

raachel29

HGV is. A friend of mine did it and walked straight into a job less than a week after.
Good luck

saintjammyswine

Despite what people on these boards say, there is a shortage of LGV/HGV drivers and that is why they employ Eastern European and agency drivers. I deal with one of the biggest private companies in the UK and they tell me they are crying out for them, one of the reasons they are going down the Apprenticeship route.

Big_Daz_1

Hi, thanks for the reply!

So,Hgv is Funded?? Sounds great if i can get on the course in my local area.

Hope i get as much luck as your friend!!

Thanks raachel

DCFC79

Best bet is ask the advisor, if there is anything your interested in he should have some leaflets for what you want. Also look in jobs section in your paper, ive seen 2 ads now for free training in hgv training but i dont think it was a nationwide firm..

nexus2011

raachel29 wrote: »

HGV is. A friend of mine did it and walked straight into a job less than a week after.
Good luck

Sorry but load of crap.There is no funding now from the DWP especially for HGV courses over 1k a time.

nexus2011

Also there is not a shortage of HGV drivers but a huge amount who are signing-on.

raachel29

nexus2011 wrote: »

Sorry but load of crap.There is no funding now from the DWP especially for HGV courses over 1k a time.

Right, I'm lying then am I?!

nexus2011

1/The total cost of HGV training,CPC and medicals would be over 3k on average
2/New drivers will find it tough to get employed as not many companies will be able to afford to insure them