PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Employment: Older People (3 December 2014)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support people over 50 seeking employment.

Asked by:
Mark Pritchard (Conservative)

Answer

We have a comprehensive menu of back to work support available, Jobcentre Plus’ use a range of innovative approaches to help older claimants. Local schemes include IT support aimed specifically at older people; dedicated advisers for those aged over 50; and help to convert dated qualifications into certifications that are relevant for modern employers.


Answered by:
Esther McVey (Conservative)
9 December 2014

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