Falaq-Naz Mir was unemployed for over 6 months before successfully gaining the opportunity to be a Reception/Office Assistant at the Eco Innovation Centre. She started on the 19 March 2010.The Eco Innovation Centre (EIC) is a business incubation, meeting and networking centre for businesses and organisations operating in the environment sector.
The EIC is an innovative facility for Peterborough which aims to stimulate business growth and environmental enterprise and is one of the latest in a network of innovation centres in the East of England. The EIC is a specialist centre to support the fast-growing Environmental Industries sector. This includes organisations working in cleantech, renewable energy and energy management, pollution control, water and waste management, sustainable construction and materials, sustainable transport and logistics, environmental consultancy and other environmental services.
“Before I started this role I was a very lazy person. I hope by getting this opportunity it will help me to get out of a lazy attitude and into full time employment. I am hopeful that I can gain the essential skills to progress further within an office environment.”
“Since I have been here I have really enjoyed meeting and greeting the clients whilst working on reception. I have found that whilst on reception my confidence has grown allowing me to become more confident with my work and myself.”
“I really enjoy being apart of the EIC team as all the members of our team are great people who are always very supportive to each other.”
“If you want to go far in your chosen career path, but are unemployed then find out about the Future Jobs Fund as they meet you half way with their support, guidance and advice whilst also giving you six months of work experience.”
