A Complaint about CDG Training where a participant had been made to sit around doing nothing all day and first day tests of questions such as “20p + 5p”, restrictions of going to the toilet and restrictions on what to wear. Also criticism on the cost of New Deal course attendance with the budget allocated to participants. Read the rest of this entry »
New Deal Complaints of Young people being exploited
A4e ‘Sugar Daddy’ employee targets vulnerable in-debt client
This complaint is probably one of the most serious and shocking I have heard. The complaint is an in depth account of a young woman’s experience at Action 4 Employment - the largest New Deal provision prime contractor and training provider. I can only advise others who are intending to go on a New Deal, Flexible New Deal or other training course with A4e that they take steps for their own safety. A4e have not yet responded to the complaint. A long read - but will be worth it. Read the rest of this entry »
Job Centre New Deal waste of time? Play Games
A complaint regarding someone on New Deal for Young People (NDYP) who spent 2 weeks of his Gateway 2 Work course playing games such as Jenga and when sent for an interview with Pizza Hut was used to cover rush hour for four hours with no training opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »