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Isle of Wight Jobs

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published in connection with jobs on the Isle of Wight.

OnTheWight publishes monthly statistics showing how many people living on the Isle of Wight are claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA).

The figures show the seasonal trends of this tourist island.

16, April 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight JSA claimant numbers released

Latest figures are out for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance on the Isle of Wight

15, April 2014·3 min read

The Isle of Wight has the highest problems with JSA Sanctions in the South East

According to new figures just released, the South East sees 132 per cent increase in problems with JSA sanctions. Lee Hodgson from IW CAB says the minimum four week sanction is setting people up to fail and creating a barrier which can stop them from looking for work.

8, April 2014·2 min read

Isle of Wight jobseekers will be required to do more to find work under new rules

Simply ‘signing-on’ for benefits will be a thing of the past under new rules coming into force at the end of this month which will mean jobseekers will have to do more to find work.

19, March 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight JSA claimant numbers released

Latest figures are out for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance on the Isle of Wight

14, March 2014·1 min read

Solent LEP launches Solent Skills Strategy

Greg Clark MP, Minister for Cities, provided the keynote address this week at the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership's (LEP) Solent Skills Summit.

7, March 2014·1 min read

Island Roads apprentices share their experiences

Six Islanders, aged between 16 and 24, taken on by Island Roads last September have been sharing their experiences six months into their apprenticeships.

23, February 2014·2 min read

Letter: Why young people are forced to leave the Island to find work

Devon explains why he and his friends are forced to leave families on the Island to find work that isn't just seasonal.

19, February 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight JSA claimant numbers released (Graph)

Latest figures are out for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance on the Isle of Wight

22, January 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight JSA claimant numbers released (Graphs)

Latest figures are out for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance on the Isle of Wight

14, January 2014·1 min read

A cut of £2.46m funding up for grabs in marine sector

Businesses in the marine, maritime and advanced manufacturing sectors, including those in composite engineering, are being invited to bid for funding after a new grant was made available.

23, December 2013·1 min read

MP asked what action he’ll take to protect Islanders from massive Government cuts

Members of UNISON want to know what Andrew Turner is planning to do to fight the corner of workers on the Island.

18, December 2013·1 min read

Another rise in those claiming Job Seekers Allowance

The latest figures for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance is released today

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