New Deal Programmes
Although originally piloted on the youth unemployed (18- to 24-year-olds), the New Deal programmes have now been expanded to include many different groups. These include:
• New Deal for Young People (NDYP) – has received by far the greatest proportion of New Deal funding (£3.15 billion through to 2002 ). It is targeted to unemployed youth (aged 18–24) who have been unemployed for 6 months or longer.
• New Deal 25+ – is targeted to adults (aged 25+) who have been unemployed for eighteen months or more. In terms of funding, £350 million was allocated through to 2002.
• New Deal for Lone Parents – addresses, as the name suggests, the employment reintegration needs of single parents with school age children. £200 million was directly allocated to the program, not including additional assistance for child-care.
• New Deal for the Disabled – assists those receiving disability benefits to return to work. £200 million has been budgeted for this program through 2002 (Peck, “Workfare” 304-305).
• New Deal 50+ - for those aged 50 years and above.
• New Deal for Musicians - for aspiring unemployed musicians.
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