Getting back to work with Future Job Funds and Novas Scarman

I recently started at The Novas Scarman Group (NSG), which is taking part in the Future Jobs

Fund scheme. The scheme aims to help 18-24 yr olds who have been out of work for 6 months or more and claiming job seekers allowance to find employment.

Last April I was made redundant and like countless people out there I found it difficult to get back into work. With unemployment figures so high during this period of recession and so many young people finding it difficult to get a job that probably 200 other people are applying for.

The constant rejection was very demoralizing when after sending 100's of CV's out (no not an exaggeration literally 100s) to not get very much back. Knowing that your more than capable to do these jobs it feels like know one wants to give you a chance. I started to think I would never get back to full time employment. Having worked full time since I left college this period of unemployment was very difficult.

Then the Jobcentre talked me through the Future Jobs Fund (FJF) showing me a list of all the possible positions that I could apply for. Finally their seemed to be some light at the end of the tunnel, especially after they told me how soon these jobs could start once you have been offered the role.

I applied for a Job at Novas Scarman Group (NSG) as a marketing assistant and was quickly offered the role. A job which offered me fantastic opportunities to learn something new and help towards my future endeavours.

I have been here now for three weeks and am really grateful for the opportunity to get back to work. Not only is NSG a fantastic and worthwhile organisation to be apart of I feel that by taking part in the Future Jobs Fund and hiring me and many other's NSG are giving people a chance to get back on their feet and develop their skills.

Katie Williams, 24