New Deal receives widespread support from the business community.
Objavljeno: 27 September 1997
The New Deal, announced by the Labour Government in July 1997 (UK9707143F [1]), offers four options to young people who have been unemployed for six months: a private sector job, with employers eligible for a GBP 60 weekly subsidy for six months; work with a voluntary sector employer, with a weekly wage equivalent to social security benefit plus a fixed sum for six months; a job with an environment task force; or full-time study on an approved course. The aim is to make young people employable and to integrate their needs with the needs of business.[1] www.eurofound.europa.eu/ef/observatories/eurwork/articles/undefined/details-of-welfare-to-work-programme-announced-in-governments-first-budget
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, confirmed in September 1997 that some of Britain's major companies are committing themselves to taking part in the Government's "New Deal" for young and long-term unemployed people.
The New Deal, announced by the Labour Government in July 1997 (UK9707143F), offers four options to young people who have been unemployed for six months: a private sector job, with employers eligible for a GBP 60 weekly subsidy for six months; work with a voluntary sector employer, with a weekly wage equivalent to social security benefit plus a fixed sum for six months; a job with an environment task force; or full-time study on an approved course. The aim is to make young people employable and to integrate their needs with the needs of business.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, announced in September 1997 that "two months ago I met business representatives to launch the new deal for young and long-term unemployed. Today I can report encouraging progress". Specific ideas from companies are as follows:
| Company/organisation | Idea |
|---|---|
| Allied Domecq | Expects to offer at least 1,000 opportunities. |
| Tesco | Guarantee to interview all New Deal applicants for work in their stores. |
| Ford | Will substantially increase training places for unskilled young people. |
| National Westminster | Small business advisers will promote the New Deal to clients aiming to increase their workforce. |
| British Services Association | Likely to offer 2,000 places. |
Other companies which are also coming up with ways to support the New Deal include BAA, Radisson Hotel Group, Lloyds-TSB, Rover, Dixons, Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Unipart, Amersham International, Northern Foods, Grand Metropolitan, GEC, Jaguar, Peugeot, Prudential and Tarmac.
The Chancellor said that ''such progress so soon reflects the commitment of business to tackling the problems of unemployment in Britain as part of the Government's welfare to work programme.''
An earlier consultation exercise also showed overwhelming support for the New Deal. Employment minister, Alan Howarth said ''that success will be based upon local communities and the businesses and organisations within those communities working together to provide solutions. I and the Minister of State Andrew Smith are delighted that so many businesses and organisations have taken part and will take their advice forward into the detailed policy design work over the coming months.''
Main findings from the national consultation include the following:
it will be important to build upon existing, effective local arrangements;
there is a need for flexibility to meet the needs of large and small employers, and support for those employers if they are to implement the New Deal effectively;
simple administrative procedures must be put in place;
opportunities to take up the environmental option must feature the chance to develop transferable skills'
a local flavour and flexibility are vital. There is a need to recognise the different skills and expertise which different partners can bring. The voluntary sector has experience and expertise to offer;
work experience should form part of the education and training opportunity; and
employability would be enhanced by the availability of the widest range of courses and work experience.
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