Success Stories
The aim of the Trust is to "support young people whose journey to work can be challenging due to barriers relating to their financial circumstances, lack of awareness of opportunities in the industry, low self-esteem, gender or ethnicity.”
We at the Trust know that the projects we run can change lives for the people we work with, both beneficiaries and supporters.
We have collected the stories of some of the people we have worked with for you to read and understand what a difference, together, we can make.
Case studies
Lawrence Carlos
30 April 2009The 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
30 April 2009In 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
30 April 2009The 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...
Employer testimonials
Paul O'Shea, Skanska
30 April 2009"Skanska has found its involvement with the Construction Youth Trust a rewarding experience. We are delighted to be sharing the experiences of our exciting and diverse industry with the next generation of construction...
Jonathan Brookes, Lakehouse Contractors
30 April 2009"The two placements were well received by all members of the Lakehouse team with both students proving to be a real asset. The students contributed new ideas to our business and their energy created motivation in the departments...
Stephen Reilly, Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd
30 April 2009"I have found engaging with young adults to be a very rewarding experience. Sometimes all they need is a frank talk about working life in what I consider to be a great industry……..I have found that being able to give an overview...
Testimonials
Samson Adeyemi, 17, CYT Capital Xperience 2008 beneficiary
30 April 2009After being short listed from an initial 104 candidates, I was given the opportunity of 2 weeks preparatory sessions for the Capital Xperience Scheme. I learnt CV writing skills, Interview skills and also listened to...
Quantity Surveyor, Kings Cross Station redevelopment, Taylor Woodrow.
30 April 2009Gary contacted the Construction Youth Trust in 2005 when funding for his degree fell through. With the support of the Trust and hard work and determination on his part he graduated in 2008 with a 2:1 in BSc (Hons) in Civil...