Meet Lee Wyer- Future Jobs Fund General Project Assistant

Lee Wyer was unemployed for 6 months before being introduced to the Future Jobs Fund Scheme and gaining the role of General Project Assistant. His new role started on 21st December 2009.

Lee said, “The FJF role gives me the chance to gain the required work experience and knowledge to advance in my new career path, as well as giving me a chance to provide for my young family. I am excited to be given a chance to prove I can do something to help others get back into work. Being part of such a great project that is making a real difference to the young unemployed in Peterborough is something I am glad to be a part of.”

“My job role as a General Project Assistant for the Future Jobs Fund is to support the project team of the FJF. I liaise with the host partners and employees and maintain the FJF Blog, Facebook and Twitter to promote the FJF Project.”

“In the first two weeks at work I was put straight into action and I found this slightly manic, however I found it helped me settle in much easier as I didn’t have time to feel nervous at all! I find my job role very interesting because I am able to meet the new FJF employees and write blogs on them. It has been very rewarding to see how happy the employees are to finally get a chance to get back into work.”

“Everyone in the FJF team has been great. The whole team is so enthusiastic and works to make a real difference to people. The team are always helpful and I have received help with all my needs, ranging from re-writing my CV to which benefits I am entitled to.”

The Greater Peterborough Partnership asked Lee - If you had a chance to recommend this scheme to other unemployed people what would you say?

“If you are 18-24 and have been unemployed for 6 months, speak to your JobCentre Advisor now as you too could be a part of this great opportunity and experience.”“At the end the 6 month contract I hope to gain enough experience and skills to progress further within an office based role and environment and know enough to gain further employment.”

Lee (pictured above) is shown taking part in Peterborough's BIG Tidy UP, a Keep Britain Tidy Initiative which saw many Future Jobs Fund employees volunteering to work together to collect litter in a Peterborough park.