New Deal
New Deal gives unemployed people a chance to develop their potential, gain skills and experience and find work.
It is also an opportunity for employers to utilise the untapped energies and talents of an important labour market resource.
How does New Deal work?
All New Deals start with an interview with a New Deal Personal Adviser who supports the participant throughout his or her time on the programme. During this interview the participant’s skills, experience and job hopes are discussed. Any gaps in skills or knowledge are identified and the New Deal Personal Adviser may suggest extra help to get the participant ready for work, such as support to develop self confidence.
The New Deal Personal Adviser helps participants into work by tailoring the support available through New Deal to their individual needs and circumstances. This support can include:
- subsidised employment
- work experience with employers
- training
- help with essential skills.
Look at the details under each New Deal programme to see the help which is available.
The current New Deal contracts will expire on 31st August 2008 and the Department will shortly be commencing a tendering process for the award of new contracts. See Recontracting DEL provision: New Deal / Steps to Work for the latest information.