Case studies

Lawrence Carlos

The Construction Youth Trust has worked in East London to provide support to young people throughout their journey into the industry. Lawrence Carlos is an example of how these efforts can take multiple forms.

In 2005,...

Jabril Karim - 5 Host Boroughs Beneficiary

In the summer of 2008 Jabril had recently finished Year 12 and had expressed enthusiasm for learning more about the construction industry by applying for the Trust's Capital Xperience summer work placement programme. A student at...

Dale 16, Newport

The Construction Youth Trust was approached by the youth group leader from the Moorland Estate in Newport, a socially and economically deprived area of Wales.

The youth group leader had formed a group of young people interested...

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The Construction Youth Trust is constantly working to inspire and support people that face barriers to accessing employment in the industry. Sometimes these barriers relate to specific life circumstances such as those...

Sarah Gorey, 24 from Betws, Newport.

Sarah, a single mother of two wanted to give her house a much-needed makeover but couldn't afford to pay a contractor to come in and carry out all the necessary work. In January 2008, she decided to take matters into her own...