Avanta is one of two Prime Contractors appointed to deliver the new DWP Work Programme in the North East. 

Introduced in June 2011, the Work Programme provides a single package of personalised support to help clients on out-of-work benefits, including Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, to move off benefits and into employment.  

The programme is delivered by regional contractors who provide a range of employability support based on individual need. Avanta have sub-contracted with a number of specialist providers to help deliver a well balanced range of flexible and personalised support to help meet the needs of every customer who accesses the programme. 

A key provider within Sunderland is Sunderland North Community Business Centre (SNCBC), who have been sub-contracted to deliver Job Linkage, a nationally accredited Information, Advice and Guidance service. Further details of the services provided by SNCBC are given below. 

Avanta has sub-contracted with a number of specialist providers to help deliver a well balanced range of flexible and personalised support to help meet the needs of every customer who accesses the programme. The two providers within Sunderland are A4e Sunderland and Sunderland North Community Business Centre (SNCBC), details of whose services are given later in the Directory . 

Contact details:

                                    A4e                                   SNCBC

Website:             www.mya4e.com                  www.joblinkage.org.uk

Email:                 sbeedle@a4e.co.uk           nicolabolton@communityopportunities.co.uk

Telephone:         0191 5146910                     0191 5373231

Address:           1st and 2nd Floor,                 Winchester House,
                           Havelock Buildings,              51-53 Blackwood Road,
                           High Street West,                 Sunderland,
                           Sunderland                            Tyne and Wear
                           SR1 1TZ                                SR5 4PT