Son leaving college, doesn't have a job

RAS

Check out http://www.csv.org.uk/?display=volunteering

He could move away from home in a supported way and get something for his CV.

emtsuj

Update
Been to the dole office today and they've said that as I get child benefit until the first Monday in September my son won't be able to sign on until that day.
My son also told me that he hadn't officially left college as his course doesn't end until the end of July and he's currently on study leave!
I think he said he'd left so I wouldn't force him into college to try and improve his grades, lazy begger that he is.
So my query now is, I know I'll continue to get tax credits whilst he's still registered for college but once he's left will they continue until the first Monday in September like the child benefit? Or will it end when his college year ends?

earthbound_misfit

BigAunty wrote: »

Presenting him with an Army Recruitment application form might also stop him from viewing you as a soft touch like his girlfriend....Can't say there are no jobs when there are lads his age regularly dying in combat.

I'm with you all the way on encouraging a work ethic, but sending him into the Army? Really?!
My boyfriend recently left the forces with a gleaming and decorated record of service, admittedly only 2.5 years but a tour in that as well as search-and-rescue here. It was the killing that got to him.
Now, he is unemployed and suffering from post-traumatic stress (quite severely at points), rather than just unemployed like many of his peers.
They have an army recruitment stand inside the local jobcentre; it seems so wrong to encourage the young as desperate to go and fight for a country that can't ensure they have a job at home. And anyway, being in the forces is not a job for anybody, you need a specific skill set/mindset.

To the OP: definitely show him household bills etc, get him to go grocery shopping with you, show him how much things cost and ask for a certain amount of board each week.
The jobcentre have got harsher in recent years; they will make him apply for jobs if necessary.

BigAunty

emtsuj wrote: »

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My son also told me that he hadn't officially left college as his course doesn't end until the end of July and he's currently on study leave!

Based on his capacity for the easy life and deceit, I would check the end date of the course directly with the institution. Lots of college courses are done and dusted by mid June....

emtsuj

BigAunty wrote: »

Based on his capacity for the easy life and deceit, I would check the end date of the course directly with the institution. Lots of college courses are done and dusted by mid June....

Fortunately I have a good relationship with his personal tutor and she's already told me that he was finishing last week but I'll email her to double check that his course does run til the end of July. It wouldn't surprise me if he was telling porkies lol

netti

Are you sure you aren't talking about my son emtsuj! Another one here not motivated by money and doesn't even have a girlfriend to sub him. Lives on £5 a week termtime left over from EMA after travel expenses - and the odd bit of babysitting. He knows money is tight and never asks for anything - but he eats a lot!

I had the very same question regarding CTC and when I called to renew they said I need to inform them within 7 days of his leaving date or last exam. Then CTC finishes.

College seems vague about an ending date - it is when they are satisfied his coursework is complete.

BigAunty

netti wrote: »

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College seems vague about an ending date - it is when they are satisfied his coursework is complete.

I'm surprised about this - my colleges and Uni have always had a drop-dead end date published right at the start of term, and one which the DWP would recognise as an end date when it comes to claiming benefits.

Though a student can generally finish a week or two early if they've handed everything, they can't hang around after the college course end date - many institutions close their doors to students on x date.

Kimberley

You should take £40 a week from his JSA. This will give him an incentive to seek any kind of job if he wants more money. Too many parents let their kids keep their entire JSA and their kids are still on the dole a year or more down the road. If your working and earning a lot and don't need the money then at least put it aside for when he has a job so that he can put it towards a home of his own or a car for example but don't tell him that but £53 a week in a pocket of a youngster out of work is a lot of money and they can afford to lie in bed all day.

netti

There is a final cut off day when work has to be submitted - it's just whether it will happen before that. He also has to complete his work experience hours, although I think he is on target to finish that next week.
I have also said he must be doing something and will be volunteering if he can't secure a job straight away.

honey10

earthbound_misfit wrote: »

I'm with you all the way on encouraging a work ethic, but sending him into the Army? Really?!
My boyfriend recently left the forces with a gleaming and decorated record of service, admittedly only 2.5 years but a tour in that as well as search-and-rescue here. It was the killing that got to him.
Now, he is unemployed and suffering from post-traumatic stress (quite severely at points), rather than just unemployed like many of his peers.
They have an army recruitment stand inside the local jobcentre; it seems so wrong to encourage the young as desperate to go and fight for a country that can't ensure they have a job at home. And anyway, being in the forces is not a job for anybody, you need a specific skill set/mindset.

To the OP: definitely show him household bills etc, get him to go grocery shopping with you, show him how much things cost and ask for a certain amount of board each week.
The jobcentre have got harsher in recent years; they will make him apply for jobs if necessary.

I'm all for the army recruitment option, just by presenting someone with an application form doesn't mean she's enrolled him to ship out within 24 hours. Her son would still have to sign up, but it could be the push he needs to find a job if he is happily living at home, costing his mum money and not making an effort.

Also, maybe showing him what's out there in terms of accommodation for the unemployed 25's on a private rented basis may be a kick up the backside he needs.