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
David
I'd never really considered a job in construction but heard about Construction Youth Trust's Built2Work course while I was unemployed and injured and it gave me some serious food for thought. I was keen to have the opportunity to...
Pellum
I was working part-time on a construction site as a general labourer and was taking a few different courses when I heard that Construction Youth Trust was running programmes in my area. It was actually one of my tutors that urged...
Llwys
Whilst I was in full-time education I completed a two-year course in carpentry and after I left I went on to complete one year plumbing course at Ebbw Vale College. I decided to take a taster session with Construction Youth Trust...
Employer testimonials
Paul O’Shea, Skanska
“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
“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
“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, Capital Xperience
After 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...
Gary, Kings Cross Station Redevelopment
Gary contacted the Construction Youth Trust 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 Engineering...
