Post by nickd on Aug 23, 2012 23:19:04 GMT 1
Real life stories from the Work Programme
But are they really all jumping for joy?
Let's take a look at the DWP's line up...
We would all love to see something positive come out of the Work Programme, after all billions of pounds of our money has been invested in the Government's 'flagship' programme and thousands will rely on it to help them back into work. It is therefore good to see that the DWP have posted on their website some success stories of individuals helped by the programme. Take a look at how the DWP promote these as success stories, then we'll take a closer look and see if that's what they really are....
Bob Sayce, Worksop and Graham Simpson, Tuxford
The Work Programme proved to be a turning point for Bob. Ingeus recognised that he had valuable skills and what he needed was to be given a chance. Read more about Bob & Graham's stories.
David Agnew, age 52, and David Watson, age 46, Irvine, Scotland
“The support I received was incredible, helping with all sorts of practical and financial stumbling blocks for me along the way.” Read more about the story of two Davids..
Terence, age 33, Stoke-on-Trent
“My experience with Shaw Trust was very positive and I received all the support I needed to get back into work.” Read more about how Terence's amazing story.
Emma, age 19, Doncaster
Epilepsy sufferer Emma’s Work Programme adviser helped her look and apply for suitable work and build her confidence. Read more about how the Work programme helped Emma.
Elina, age 51, Clydebank
“Without this support and encouragement I think it would have been more difficult to get back into the workplace.” Read all about Elina's Work Programme story.
Simon, age 40, Oxford
Simon had been out of work since 2009 and his participation in the Work Programme led to an apprenticeship in Business Administration. Find out more about Simon's success story.
Elizabeth, Ashington
Thanks to the support of the Work Programme Elizabeth has returned to work sooner than she ever thought possible. Read more about Elizabeth & her return to work.
Jamie, age 24, Chichester
“I have gone to college and achieved my goals, which before I thought would be impossible. My Dad can’t stop congratulating me – he’s so proud.” Find out more about how Jamie found work with the Work programme.
Jennifer, age 48, Letchworth
"My adviser encouraged me to think of different types of employment and recommended Sainsbury’s as a good employer of deaf people. I applied for a position and now I’m back in work – amazing!" Read more about Jennifer's amazing story.
Steven, age 50, Blackburn
Steven had been unemployed for 10 years, however his Work Programme adviser recognised that he had the determination and commitment to get back into work. More about how a decade of unemployment for Steven ended in Work.
Kevin, West Bromwich
"I was feeling demoralised and downhearted about my prospects of finding work. My adviser gave me all the help I needed to regain my confidence." More about how Kevin was helped back to work.
Jade, age 19, Nottingham
Five weeks after joining the Work Programme, Jade started work and is receiving the experience she needs to reach her future ambition as a senior carer. And finally we have Jade and her real life story.
But are they really all jumping for joy?
Let's take a look at the DWP's line up...
We would all love to see something positive come out of the Work Programme, after all billions of pounds of our money has been invested in the Government's 'flagship' programme and thousands will rely on it to help them back into work. It is therefore good to see that the DWP have posted on their website some success stories of individuals helped by the programme. Take a look at how the DWP promote these as success stories, then we'll take a closer look and see if that's what they really are....
Bob Sayce, Worksop and Graham Simpson, Tuxford
The Work Programme proved to be a turning point for Bob. Ingeus recognised that he had valuable skills and what he needed was to be given a chance. Read more about Bob & Graham's stories.
David Agnew, age 52, and David Watson, age 46, Irvine, Scotland
“The support I received was incredible, helping with all sorts of practical and financial stumbling blocks for me along the way.” Read more about the story of two Davids..
Terence, age 33, Stoke-on-Trent
“My experience with Shaw Trust was very positive and I received all the support I needed to get back into work.” Read more about how Terence's amazing story.
Emma, age 19, Doncaster
Epilepsy sufferer Emma’s Work Programme adviser helped her look and apply for suitable work and build her confidence. Read more about how the Work programme helped Emma.
Elina, age 51, Clydebank
“Without this support and encouragement I think it would have been more difficult to get back into the workplace.” Read all about Elina's Work Programme story.
Simon, age 40, Oxford
Simon had been out of work since 2009 and his participation in the Work Programme led to an apprenticeship in Business Administration. Find out more about Simon's success story.
Elizabeth, Ashington
Thanks to the support of the Work Programme Elizabeth has returned to work sooner than she ever thought possible. Read more about Elizabeth & her return to work.
Jamie, age 24, Chichester
“I have gone to college and achieved my goals, which before I thought would be impossible. My Dad can’t stop congratulating me – he’s so proud.” Find out more about how Jamie found work with the Work programme.
Jennifer, age 48, Letchworth
"My adviser encouraged me to think of different types of employment and recommended Sainsbury’s as a good employer of deaf people. I applied for a position and now I’m back in work – amazing!" Read more about Jennifer's amazing story.
Steven, age 50, Blackburn
Steven had been unemployed for 10 years, however his Work Programme adviser recognised that he had the determination and commitment to get back into work. More about how a decade of unemployment for Steven ended in Work.
Kevin, West Bromwich
"I was feeling demoralised and downhearted about my prospects of finding work. My adviser gave me all the help I needed to regain my confidence." More about how Kevin was helped back to work.
Jade, age 19, Nottingham
Five weeks after joining the Work Programme, Jade started work and is receiving the experience she needs to reach her future ambition as a senior carer. And finally we have Jade and her real life story.