New Edition of "Working for Work"
The INOU is pleased to announce the publication of the 17th edition of Working for Work.
(Click here or on the book to download a pdf copy)
Working for Work is the only comprehensive publication available bringing together a wide range of information for individual unemployed people, people who have lost their jobs, or are about to lose their jobs, and those in receipt of welfare payments.
It outlines an individual's entitlements to social welfare payments, secondary benefits - including Rent/Mortgage Interest Supplements, Redundancy, Rights at Work and Social Welfare Appeals.
In addition it provides valuable information on the options and opportunities available to those seeking to pursue education and training as part of their efforts to return to employment - including FAS Training Courses, Back to Education Allowance, VTOS and part-time education options.
This year the publication has been expanded by an additional 8 pages to include new and updated information on:
- Employer Job (PRSI) Incentive Scheme
- Work Placement Programme,
- Back to College Initiative for Jobseekers
- Grants and Funds for Mature Students
- Back to Education Allowance 3rd level returning to education
Working for Work is widely distributed and used by statutory agencies and community sector workers, who provide front-line services to unemployed people, people in receipt of social welfare payments and those facing poverty and social exclusion.
With the support and assistance of the Department of Social Protection, FAS and the Department of Education and Skills the INOU has produced and will distribute 27,500 copies of the book.
Copies of Working for Work are FREE of charge to individuals and can be ordered directly from the INOU. Copies are available through local Citizens Information Centres, Social Welfare offices, MABS and a wide range of other groups and agencies.
For more information contact the INOU using our online order form, by e-mail at welfareinfo@inou.ie or by telephone on (01) 856 0088.
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