What is it?
Not got a job? The Activity Agreement is aimed at 16-17 year olds who have been unemployed and out of education or training for at least 6 weeks (see your Personal Adviser), and not receiving benefits and want to get on in life.
If that’s you here’s what’s on offer
- Up to twenty weeks - with different activities like sport, music, fork lift truck driving, interview and CV skills
- Chance to get some qualifications like English, maths, First Aid etc
- Help with personal issues
- Chance to meet new people – and have fun!
- You’ll get more confident and feel better about yourself.
Money
You’ll be paid £30.00 a week as long as you complete your planned activities.
Young people who are claiming Benefits can participate in AA on an 'Agreement Only' basis ie without the £30 allowance whilst continuing to claim Benefits.
How to apply
Speak to your Personal Adviser and find out more and how you can get involved.
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away.