Charlie

Charlie was in and out of different jobs and unsure of what he wanted to do as a career. Finding The Prince’s Trust through his Youth Worker, he completed the Get Started with Eco Renovations programme, delivered alongside The Retrofit Hub.

“I had no idea what to expect, but the course was great at explaining how important sustainable building and construction is. We were also taught about the job roles, different career pathways and opportunities in this field. We received lots of information on houses and ventilation – I’m even starting to look around my own house to make it more energy efficient!”

“On the programme I built up my team-working skills and improved my confidence. I also received great support from The Prince’s Trust staff, who were super friendly and empowered me to do all the activities.” 

“The Trust’s course was really good at giving me direction and it made me realise not only that the green building sector is great to get into right now but also what skills I need and how to get them. I’m now exploring opportunities to find a job in this field, particularly within air ventilation, retrofitting, advising, and loft installation. The programme gave me the knowledge and motivation to explore a career.”

“To other young people unsure of what direction to take in life, I’d say reach out to The Prince’s Trust because they’ll be able to guide you."