Job centres
New Deal is a key part of the government's Welfare to Work strategy. Personalised programmes of work and skills training opportunities, delivered locally, are aimed at helping unemployed people into work. There are programmes for young people (18-24), 25 plus, lone parents, disabled people, 50 plus and partners of the unemployed.
You can find out about the programmes through Jobcentre Plus and, whether you are unemployed looking for a job or a company with vacancies to offer, your first point of contact should be your local Job Centre.