This consultation sought views to inform the implementation of skills conditionality.
This consultation, conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), sought views to inform the implementation of skills conditionality.
Skills conditionality involves Jobcentre Plus referring claimants to a skills training provider, further education college or Next Step adviser with potential benefit sanctions for non-participation. The training will include vocational, basic skills, employability training as well as support with softer skills such as motivation and confidence building.
Government responseThe government published its response to this consultation on 29 March 2011.
More informationYou can get more information about this consultation from:
Partnerships Division
2nd Floor, Caxton House
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
Fax: 0207 340 4340
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