Reimbursement for training for a job

nino85

Hi,

I am currently on JSA but also on a work programme with a Training provider for which the Job Centre assigned me to.

I have training next week for a job that I found on my own, which runs over a 4 day period but the cost for myself to travel will amount to £80 for the 4 days, but I can reduce that down to £42 if I stay over with family.

The question I have here is would the Job Centre normally reimburse for training for a job where I am not guaranteed the position but a decision will only be made after if I am successful?

This is further complicated by that I am on a work programme and any expenses will be dealt with the training provider but after having problems getting reimbursed for travel to an interview, I am fearful that the training provider will try any means possible to not pay reimbursement.

I cannot afford to lose money if I am not even guaranteed a job during a 4 day training course so I am undecided to take up the opportunity or just leave it.

Any advice will be much appreciated!