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Article: New deal for single parent jobless.
- Article from:
- Lynn News/Norfolk Citizen (King's Lynn, England)
- Article date:
- February 15, 2008
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SINCE it was first set up ten years ago, the New Deal jobs scheme has helped hundreds of lone parents find a job.
It aims to target every single parent on income support and show them there are ways of re-shaping their lives and getting back into the world of work.
The Lone Parents package offers them information, motivation, one-to-one advice and practical help to overcome barriers that can stop them getting a job... or setting up their own business.
"We can help them find childcare, sort out their benefits, to apply for jobs and training and generally give them the encouragement to take a step that could change their lives," said Phil ...