Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Friendship Zone welcomes new Marketing Researcher from University of Northampton

Friendship Zone, in collaboration with University of Northampton is offering graduates and post graduates an opportunity to undergo placements/ experience, with the view of having an advantage of future job prospects. Richie Kojo Richards is the first post graduate student to take opportunity of this project.

Richie, the new Market research PR for Friendship Zone, graduated in MA International Business Analysis in University of Northampton. Even though he does not have a Professional Marketing experience he has undergone an extensive Market research for a Timber company while studying for his Masters degree. It was an interesting project and he is convinced that he can rely on that experience in supporting the project here with Friendship Zone.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website with unique difference. As a member you can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other with 100% of the revenue been reinvested back into the community in a form of offering younger’s the opportunity to study IT courses where members can also be awarded with relevant certificates.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Friendship Zone welcomes new Marketing Researcher from University of Northampton

Friendship Zone, in collaboration with University of Northampton is offering graduates and post graduates an opportunity to undergo placements/ experience, with the view of having an advantage of future job prospects. Richie Kojo Richards is the first post graduate student to take opportunity of this project.

Richie, the new Market research PR for Friendship Zone, graduated in MA International Business Analysis in University of Northampton. Even though he does not have a Professional Marketing experience he has undergone an extensive Market research for a Timber company while studying for his Masters degree. It was an interesting project and he is convinced that he can rely on that experience in supporting the project here with Friendship Zone.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website with unique difference. As a member you can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other with 100% of the revenue been reinvested back into the community in a form of offering younger’s the opportunity to study IT courses where members can also be awarded with relevant certificates.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Youngsters’ benefit from the opportunities of the Charity

Nowadays it does not make sense, at what age you start working, but definitely it is important by earning own money and gaining some independence. It is very depressing to be out of work when you want to have a job though. Look at these enthusiastic youngsters from Northampton, who are really confident with their abilities and want to prove their work potential.

The fourth group of youngsters’ are delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they enjoy and at the same time improving their skills in IT and social lessons about Making Friends, Finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.

For Ahmed Miah, 22, it took 6 months to find this job with Friendship Zone. Ahmed feels that the government should provide more opportunities for youngsters, because they are our future. It is Ahmed’s opinion, that the unemployment among youngsters should be a great concern in the society that we live in. Today I can count myself lucky, because the Friendship Zone is giving me this opportunity”.

Francesca Louise Philliskirk, 19, finished studies at Roade School Sports College. She likes the job at Friendship Zone, saying “I can do the job well, and I am learning new things all the time. I work with a great bunch of people. I feel I will enjoy the next 6 months here!”

Kyle Doherty, 21, finished studies at Mereway Community College, he was unemployed for about a year, and in the meantime he took on 3 courses at Rathbone, Phoenix Training and BTCV to improve his knowledge and skills. Friendship Zone’s Team is happy to assist Kyle in his professional career by improving his IT skills, helping how to write CV’s and preparations for interviews. After a successful competing of the Course, Kyle would have gained enough confidence in his ability to pursue for a better job.

Terry Oyston, 19, has been searching for a job about 11 months until finally getting a positive answer from the Charity. Terry confirms, that “it is a lot of fun, because it is challenging and I love visiting social networking sites” and wishes other youngsters can also take this opportunity.

Lynval Dacosta, 21, could not find any job for about 2 years. Because of Lynval’s interest in football, he is taking advantage of the youth sport infrastructure development, supported by the Charity. He is also taking IT courses, provided by the Charity, which he is find really challenging.

Francis Damien Manning, 22, was also without a job for about 2 years. He attended college to retake his English and maths, FLT Counter Balance and attended Finchale College for IT course, applied at various agencies. Francis was really pleased he was given this opportunity to prove his work potential at Friendship Zone, working with Social Networking Websites.

Youngsters of this group wish everyone to take time out to refine themselves in their talent and abilities and find a job that fits them.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Friendship Zone welcomes new PR manager

I am pleased to announce that Dana Berzina will be joining Friendship Zone as our PR Manager. Dana has more than 5 years experience in Marketing and Sales, and over 3 years experience in private banking, Swedbank AS. She is joining us from the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO of GE Money Bank Latvia.
Please join me in welcoming Dana to the team and congratulating her on her new challenge.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Third group of youngsters to join the Friendship Zone

It is definitely hard to find a job in this current job market. The unemployment rate seems to increase even though we keep hearing that things are starting to pick up. After all of the changes that people have endured in the job market, you can still find a great job during a recession. It is well known that there are actually "opportunities in crisis" and now might be an excellent time to grab a great job. And the Friendship Zone is the one of opportunity for youngsters.

The third group of 6 youngsters is already in their third week and is delighted for this opportunity in finding a job they enjoy and at the same time improving their skills in IT and social lessons about Making Friends, Finding a job and Telemarketing. After successfully completing of this program they benefit from obtaining a certificate.

Oliver, 21, from Leicester Village Kibworth Beauchamp, after his last job he lost motivation and didn’t look for a while. After a while he decided finding some work and it took about 2 months. While searched for a job, which could suit him, he just stayed in and helped around the house. “I was quite pleased to have found a place with so many nice people working there. I think it is a great opportunity to learn and get back into work. It gives me something to get up to. I enjoy meeting the new people and socializing as well as learning a few new bits here and there. To all other youngsters I wish they are able to find a job as comfortable as this one, where help is always available”.

Aaron, 18, from Northampton, has been unemployed for about 2 years, while he has not had any luck in finding a job; he also never did any further studies to enhance his chances. When he finally had the opportunity with Friendship Zone he took it and is excited about the prospect of acquiring some knowledge and finding a job which will make him useful in society. “I think the team here is great and I’m happy to be part of it, even if it’s temporary”, according to Aaron. He realizes that even though this is a temporary job, his chances of future employment looks good. This will be his first professional job experience.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

An opportunity is worth to use – you should know about this

The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 35 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.

This is the second group already, which use this fantastic opportunity to work and learn together at the same time. All of youngsters confirm that the job at Friendship – Zone is really great experience they could add in their CV’s for next employers. One of Friendship Zone’s aims is to make dreams come true, and also the opportunity to find a good job. This program provides teaching on IT skills, telemarketing, how to make friends, and the prospect of finding employment.

Kelly Purcell, 23, from Northampton was unemployed for 10 months. This opportunity was an ultimate chance she was looking for. According to Kelly, she is very happy and grateful for this chance to prove herself at Friendship Zone. Before Kelly found this work, she had worked in a few different jobs with different responsibilities. “When I lost my last job, I went and checked at job centre at least twice a week, went and looked for places advertising for work around town.” Kelly attended few interviews; however there were other candidates who came up better than her. She also mentioned that employers preferred to employ candidates with experience to those without.

Carrie Anne Smith, 20, also from Northampton is studying in Northampton College, was unemployed for 5 months. Previously she worked for a Company, where she was responsible for taking calls and payments and making arrangements for business people. How ever she found this role not challenging enough. Friendship-Zone gave Carrie Anne the opportunity to engage in a role that suited her most. “I am grateful for this opportunity and wish other youngsters can take the same path.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programs online. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenue is reinvested back into the community.

It can be well noted that Friendship Zone can give valuable training to unemployed youngsters to achieving better opportunities in the current and future job market.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Friday, 22 January 2010

Charity is broken into for second time this week


The local charity Friendship Zone was targeted for the second time in a matter of weeks when some local criminals broke in and stole 5 laptops from the premises in early hours of the 7th of January. It was first targeted just over a week ago when they had a brick thrown through the building smashing the glass door of the charity. The second time the door was completely smashed off and nearly all of the computer equipment was stolen. The perpetrators were spotted by a vigilante who thankfully contacted the police who were then hot on their trail. It is believed that the same criminals planned both attacks, the first being a test attack.

With amazing efforts from the police and the helpful caller the police rounded the perpetrators and they were arrested. Fortunately all the computer equipment was returned to the charity who can now continue with their work.

The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams. With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “I could not believe how impudent the criminals were. Thanks God they have been arrested and all the computer equipment have been returned so I charity can carry on its very important for local community work. On behalf of Friendship Zone and personally I would love to thank all the people involved into spotting and apprehending the perpetrators!"

The charity works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. The charity has only been involved with this initiative for two month and it has trained 15 youngsters in effort to get them back into work.

The Friendship Zone Charity is currently continuing its single objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends.

Local Charity attacked three nights before Christmas!

The offices of a Derngate based charity, The Friendship Zone, has had its glass door smashed by person or persons unknown three nights before Christmas. The culprits used half a brick in what is believed to be a deliberate attack on the charity!

The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams.

The charity also works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. Although the charity has only been involved with this initiative for a month it has trained ten youngsters in effort to get them into work.

With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “ on the one hand I feel very upset that someone should dare to attack a charity just before Christmas, but on the other hand I hope it will send a message to the Local Authorities and maybe even increase public awareness about our charity and what we do for the community!"

The Friendship Zone is currently continuing its objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends. Please visit the website www.friendship-zone.com to find out more.

A Dream Come True for Disadvantaged Volunteer

Michael Bray, 23 has had his dream come true after years of hope. His dreams of employment and training are now becoming reality with thanks to the charity Friendship Zone in Northampton. Through an amazing scheme by Future Job Fund Michael has now been offered paid employment at his current voluntary position at Friendship Zone.

Michael is disadvantaged by Arthrogryposis, and although being young and full of life this has hindered his search for a job dramatically. Because of his condition, he was out of employment for 2 years. Very courageously earlier this year he launched himself in at the deep end by taking on a work placement opportunity at local charity Friendship Zone. Here he has been a dedicated and valued member of the team proving he has many beneficial and valuable qualities to offer an organisation.

His responsibilities at Friendship Zone over the past year have included the moderation of the social networking website, becoming proficient at using the site and helping to improve its user friendliness. He has also been maintaining a live blog on line about his daily experiences, his troubles and achievements.

Friendship Zone feel that increased activity and social contact has helped Michael develop skills, boost his self-esteem and enable him to participate in enjoyable activities more often - such as going out to eat.

Although this placement has given Michael invaluable experience, knowledge and further his skills of working within a professional organisation, this placement was only on a voluntary basis.

In accordance with Friendship Zones’ ethos to “make dreams come true” they have now had the opportunity to make this happen for Michael. Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity. Michael was lucky enough to be eligible for this and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands!

Director of Friendship Zone Paul Kuznecovs says that “ We are helping peoples dreams come true by giving them some of the most simplest things in life – a chance to earn a living for themselves, and that's really very special “

He goes on to say that “We all have dreams, and people with disabilities need their dreams even more than other people. Why? If you don’t have a dream, then you cannot imagine your future. People with disabilities think a lot about what they cannot do. We encourage you to change your thinking and focus on what you can do.”

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Charity Provides Paid Employment for Young Hopefuls in Northampton




The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.

The charity has been given their first 5 employees who are currently underway on their employment and training. This opportunity is providing them teaching on computers, telemarketing, how to make friends online, and how to find employment. One of Friendship Zones’ aims is to make dreams come true, and for the first 5 employees, it is the start of one of their many dreams being made possible.

Adam North, 22, from Northampton was unemployed for 3 years prior to being given an opportunity to work at Friendship Zone. During this three years he has twice completed a 13 week course on how to find employment, however has been unsuccessful in his findings. This opportunity was the lifeline he was looking for, and says that he is “very happy to be working again and back in employment. Not only this, but I feel great knowing I am working for a great cause”.

Aaron Heather, also 22 from Northampton was unemployed for 2 years before this opportunity came his way. He too found it difficult to find employment and more than happy about the opportunity to be working again and gaining training. His passion is music, and hopes to go to Nottingham next year to do a course on this. He said he is pleased as this means “no more sitting at home bored, I am now doing something with my life which gives me purpose. I am finally getting experience and learning something new!”

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.

Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training which can be carried with them into future job prospects. This opportunity is clearly benefiting all those involved and is already a great success.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Make a Dream Come True:- Charity Helps Pursue Careers

Hardworking Latvian Juris Ploters came to England with a dream, and his dream has been fulfilled. With the help of the charity Friendship Zone Juris has been able to continue his career as an IT teacher, of which he formally was for 25 years back in Latvia.

Juris moved to England 3 years ago in search of a better life for him and his family. He worked in England doing any job he could find to support himself and his loved ones, however always dreamed of going back to his old career of being a teacher. This dream was hard to fulfil in England, as he found it difficult to pursue this career in a foreign country.

This all changed when he was put in contact with Paul Kuznecovs (creator of the charity Friendship Zone). Juris started as a volunteer for the charity, and one year on he is now IT Manager. Juris also is acting as a teacher giving computer training to new employees. Juris says that ‘This is not just my job, it is a hobby. I have love and passion for it’. Through the charity Friendship Zone Juris was able to fulfil his dream here in England.

Friendship Zone is a social networking web site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music and most importantly apply for grants which help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.

For more information about this charity and the great work they do please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Fighting Out the Recession:- Charity creates 20 jobs!

The charity Friendship Zone has joined forces to help combat unemployment in and around Northamptonshire. A new scheme by Future Job Fund is attempting to fight unemployment and in doing this has generously funded jobs for 20 young hopefuls in Northampton.

Friendship Zone is the first to be lucky enough to receive 20 places given by Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited. This number could soon rise to 50 places in which they are urging people to apply and get involved in this fantastic opportunity. This scheme will support Friendship Zones’ current programmes and their aspirations of ‘getting the kids off the streets!’

Northamptonshire Enterprise helps build sustainable economies for Northamptonshire’s communities and businesses. They help support various programmes which create new jobs and assist the growth of existing businesses by investment of more than £10 million a year into the Northamptonshire’s economy. Currently they are supporting the charity Friendship Zone who is hoping to make 20 peoples dreams come true in providing employment and valuable training for them.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.

Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training on how to find employment and telemarketing. These skills can be taken by the employees and carried with them into future job prospects.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.