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.