Since its launch in April 2024, the Build Your Future programme has made a real difference, successfully supporting 85 young people in Lambeth and Southwark to access training and employment opportunities. Through this programme, High Trees and our four local partners (Rathbone, Juvenis, Spiral and IRMO) have been working together to provide tailored employment support to young people not currently in employment, education or training (NEET). Build Your Future is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The High Trees Employment team have been busy supporting young people through regular meetings, focusing on career planning, CV writing, developing interview skills, identifying job vacancies and writing applications.
We have also organised several exciting training sessions, designed to provide insights into various different industries. This has included a training session with Equans, a facilities management employer, showcasing career paths in IT, admin, and construction, while also providing practical tips on applying for live job opportunities. Another training workshop focused on the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), helping participants to prepare for the Health, Safety, and Environment Test, a key step toward unlocking careers in the construction sector.
“The help from High Trees has really made a difference. They helped me get my CSCS card after coming top of my class with 98%. I’m really happy and hoping to start a bricklaying apprenticeship”
The success of Build Your Future has been widely recognised, leading to additional growth funding for the programme! This means we’ll be able to support even more young people in Lambeth and Southwark on their journey to meaningful careers.