Universal Credit: Epsom and Ewell
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure that people receiving Universal Credit have adequate support for accessing (a) employment opportunities and (b) training in Epsom and Ewell constituency.
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms
Jobcentre teams work closely with Epsom and Ewell Council, Employers, local colleges and providers to promote employment and training opportunities. The Employment and Partnership Team recently facilitated the Annual Epsom & Ewell Employment Fair with Nescot College, Epsom & Ewell Council and Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership.
The Jobcentre offers Sector Based Work Academy Programmes and Mentoring Circles to give customers the skills to enter employment. Often, customers engage directly with an employer to find out role requirements. For example, working with the Jobcentre, Macro will facilitate a series of Mentoring Circle sessions to help people with mental health impairments move closer to employment.
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