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Jobseeker Mandatory Activity (JMA)

Overview

Jobseeker Mandatory Activity examines the steps that customers have taken to find work over the previous 6 months; help them identify why they have not found work and how they might re-focus their efforts; and to help them in their job-searching activity. The provision is designed to build self-confidence and motivation and provides individual support and supplementary advice, which reflect individual customer's needs.

Eligibility

This mandatory programme is for all JSA customers aged 25 and over who reach the sixth month of their JSA claim in specified areas of the country.

Duration

3 Day course followed by 3 follow up meetings with a Jobcentre Plus Adviser

Aims

The overall aim of Jobseeker Mandatory Activity is to remotivate customers who are having difficulties finding work.

Key Objectives

To help move jobless customers into work
To help customers acquire/update their jobsearch skills
To help customers assess their strengths and weaknesses
To provide resources and support to help customers apply for vacancies