Transition to Civilian Employment 2021-07-05
2021-07-05
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Q1
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84% of service leavers were employed within six months in 2019-20, but some estimates suggest double the national unemployment rate for ex-service personnel aged 18 to 49.
What steps has he taken to help improve transition from the armed forces into employment? I welcome the work of the Career Transition Partnership, but some estimates suggest that unemployment among ex-service personnel aged 18 to 49 is double the national average. Has he asked his Department for Work and Pensions colleagues to consider including an obligatory question on initial Jobcentre Plus registration?
I am content that the DWP is now very much veteran-aware. I have been impressed with its veteran-friendly approach; 10 days ago, I saw an armed forces champion in a DWP Jobcentre Plus office.
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Assessment & feedback
Mandatory question about armed forces service in Jobcentre Plus registrations
Acknowledged Veteran Awareness But Did Not Commit To Specific Action On Registration Questions
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Q2
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The average unemployment rate for veterans is 7%, compared to the general population at 4.8%. The Armed Forces Bill does not include employment provisions.
Can the Minister say why the Armed Forces Bill does not include employment within its scope? The average unemployment rate across the general population in this country is 4.8%, whereas for veterans, it is a very concerning 7%.
In reality, statistics show that the picture is positive; if we compare like for like, veterans are overwhelmingly in good employment due to an overall demand in civilian sectors to take on veterans.
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Including employment within the Armed Forces Bill's scope
Changed Topic To Positive Employment Statistics
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Q3
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84% of service leavers were employed within six months in 2019-20, but some estimates suggest double the national unemployment rate for ex-service personnel aged 18 to 49.
What steps has he taken to help improve transition from the armed forces into employment? I welcome the work of the Career Transition Partnership, but some estimates suggest that unemployment among ex-service personnel aged 18 to 49 is double the national average. Has he asked his Department for Work and Pensions colleagues to consider the simple suggestion of the Centre for Social Justice to include an obligatory question on initial Jobcentre Plus registration: “Have you ever served in the UK armed forces?”?
I am content that the DWP is now very much veteran-aware. I have been impressed with its veteran-friendly approach; 10 days ago, I saw an armed forces champion in a DWP Jobcentre Plus office.
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Assessment & feedback
Mandatory question about armed forces service in Jobcentre Plus registrations
Acknowledged Veteran Awareness But Did Not Commit To Specific Action On Registration Questions
Response accuracy