Training offer scares off welfare claimants
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Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on GoogleAround one-third of people who apply to their local council for welfare benefits (bijstand) do not pursue their claim if they are told they will are to be put immediately on a training programme. According to the report published today by social security chiefs, 45% of those who actually start on the ‘work first’ programme find a job.
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