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Back to education allowance - must be on dole for 9-12 months

HarryD · 2008-11-12 14:08:17

My sister recently lost her job and decided to go back to Education. She didn't qualify for the back to education allowance as she hasn't been signing on for 9-12 months. In other words the gov are encouraging people to spend a year longer on state benefit than is necessary.. Anyone find this a bit strange ? HD

12-11-2008 2:08pm

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HarryD

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My sister recently lost her job and decided to go back to Education.
She didn't qualify for the back to education allowance as she hasn't been signing on for 9-12 months.
In other words the gov are encouraging people to spend a year longer on state benefit than is necessary..
Anyone find this a bit strange ?

HD

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#2 12-11-2008 3:37pm

snubbleste

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The government is not encouraging people to be on the dole for a year.

The BTEA scheme is designed for the long-term unemployed in order to get educated and back into the workforce.

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