Modern Apprenticeship and extra income

apprentice2012

Hi all im a bit confused about a couple of things and was advised this site might be able to help without having to go down to my horrible unhelpful advisor at the job centre.
Basically im currently signing on for JSA and i found a modern apprenticeship, which i have an interview for tomorrow (friday). I was wondering as the pay for this is £110 per week, which is better off than being on JSA am i entitled to anything extra from benefits i just thought id ask so i wouldnt look like a beggar at the job centre hope thats ok and would appreciate any input

Caz3121

are you in rented accommodation, maybe some housing and council tax benefit. Otherwise nothing as the payment is more than JSA.

TeaCake

I know you can't get tax credits with an apprenticeship, you dont say how old you are - you might be entitled to council tax and housing benefit if your in a rented house / room.

apprentice2012

Hi yes i am 24 years but i dont need housing benfit etc i live with my friend on his sofa till the council find me a more permanent flat of my own. yes i just checked tax credits and it says im not entitled to anything. so i guess £110 a week it is then. Not complaining its more than jsa lol. Hopefully i pass the interview tomorro

gibson123

Good luck and remember they can only pay you this rate in your first year.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/TheNationalMinimumWage/DG_10027201

apprentice2012

Ok thank you for the info

apprentice2012

Damm its gonna feel good to go to the jobcentre monday and sign off JSA if i get this , wish me luck )

saintjammyswine

Good luck for this & the apprenticeship hope it goes well.

apprentice2012

Interview went well i think , she said i was one of the more favourable people out of the candidates im pretty proud of myself and a much needed confidence boost hehe.

They gonna call about 4.45 with offer to start work monday fingers crossed

apprentice2012

congratz to me i got the job i start on monday 8.30am sharp wohoo, anyone know if i can just go to job centre anytime i like and sign off?

Baileycat

Well done with the interview, and congratulations on securing the job!

Not sure how it works with signing off sorry, but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to advise