A new website aimed at increasing the employment of Peterborough’s young people has been launched.
www.futurejobsfund.org.uk holds information on how young people aged 18 – 24 years old can apply for a Future Jobs Fund role, and lists the jobs that are currently available. Vacancies include a number of office junior and admin roles as well as many trainee positions in painting, playwork and tourism.
Lee Wyer, Future Jobs Fund Projects Assistant said, “We aimed to create a website which was more interactive for our target audience. We have included links to our blog, facebook and twitter enabling people to get in touch with us more easily. It has been great to be involved in the development of the website, the project has provided me with even more skills and to add to those already gained through my FJF placement.”
The Future Jobs Fund is a government initiative which aims to give long term unemployed young people a valuable 6 month paid work experience, through which they receive training and guidance to assist them in gathering the essential skills and experience needed for the work place. All Future Jobs Fund positions are focused on providing a benefit to the community whilst also increasing the job prospects of the individual. All Future Jobs Fund employees also receive guidance and support in the form of training, workshops and advice services.
The scheme has proved to dramatically improve the employability levels of Peterborough’s 18 – 24 year olds, with a large proportion of those completing the scheme going directly into full time employment.
Gary Conder, Future Jobs Fund project manager said, “The Future Jobs Fund initiative has provided Peterborough’s young unemployed with some fantastic paid work experience in a range of interesting job roles. The scheme has allowed these young people to learn more about the different types of careers and opportunities which are open to them and also provided them with the essential skills and experience needed when entering the world of work.”
“The Future Jobs Fund scheme has opened lots of doors for Peterborough’s young people. The scheme has also increased the employability prospects of our young workforce, providing the skills and abilities which many of the employers today are looking for. Local employers should be aware of the Future Jobs Fund and the array of talent which the scheme is helping to build in our city.”
Visit www.futurejobsfund.org.uk to take a look at the new website.
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