JSA job searching while on a course

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Hi would like some help.

Im going on a course in just over 2 weeks time and its a residential course in Stoke and im traveling from Sheffield to do it, the course is 2 weeks long.
Im currently receiving JSA and I would like to know if I still have to apply for jobs while im there,the course is intense for the 2 weeks so ill not have much time to look for work.
Im not signing on for another week, so I thought I would ask on here.

Thanks alot

hcb42

yes, you need to be actively seeking work

although you are allowed UK holidays

Can you make your signing day during the two weeks, and can you continue your job search via email/phone etc during that time, if so no problem

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thanks for getting back,
ill not be able to sign in on one of my weeks as ill be on the course.
I dont know if ill be able to look for jobs or not while im on the course, but the boss of the company who I met told me its going to be intense, but ill try my best to look for jobs but if I pass this course ill be able to get a good job.

hcb42

you can look for jobs any time if you have access to the internet

EVen if you are on holiday in UK for ten working days, contactable by phone and willing to come back for an interview/start a job if you should get one, then this is definitely allowed under JSA so work related training should not be a problem here.

as this is training and also ten working days, then I see no reason why your JSA should not continue, provided you agree to the terms (check these requirements obviously)

If it was easy enough to get back to sign on (and prove your job search activities as per normal), this would be very straightforward, but if you cannot, then you will have to let them know your whereabouts and your activity, and you will also have to sign on your return. Speak to your advisor.

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iv been to see my adviser and she told me that I dont need to look for jobs while im on that course next week, im happy with that one less thing to worry about doing while im there

Dogger69

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iv been to see my adviser and she told me that I dont need to look for jobs while im on that course next week, im happy with that one less thing to worry about doing while im there

It would have helped if you had told us this was a JCP approved/ arranged course in the first place.

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The job center didnt put me on the course I sorted it all out myself, I got the funding from enhanced learning credits which for ex armed forces, iv only just been approved today when I took all the paperwork in.

Williamf1989

I am due to start one on the 16th for 2 weeks. I was told even though i do not need to provide the amount of jobs i would usualy search for, im expected to "make an effort" on the weekends, however i am unsure as to how many that means.