Notts: Jobcentres set to go digital

File photo dated 19/11/12 of a general view of a Job Centre Plus offices in Derby city centre. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced today in his Autumn Statement of funding for Jobcentres to support 16 and 17 year olds in finding apprenticeship or traineeship. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday December 5, 2013. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Specially designed equipment which will bring all the Jobcentres services onto a computer will be in all centres by Spring 2015.

People will also be able to use the new computers to keep on top on their claims, calculate benefits and update their CVs.

Jean Sharpe, district operations leader for DWP in Nottinghamshire, said: “I’m delighted that we’re refreshing our Jobcentres to meet the needs of employers and people looking for work.” “This will help even more people get fixed up with a job over the coming months.”

Free wi-fi and electronic signing pads will also be installed in Jobcentres across the country, and specially trained staff will be on hand, to help jobseekers get the most out of the new digital changes.