If you are 18-25, not currently in employment, education or training and live in London, The Prince's Trust and Rydon are offering a free two week training course in construction, taking place at the regeneration of Bacton Low Rise estate in Camden.

Starting in March, the ‘Get Into Construction’ programme will give young people the chance to:

  • Gain the CSCS card
  • Gain valuable on the job work experience
  • Learn practical skills such as dry lining, brickwork, carpentry, plumbing and electrical installation
  • Learn about careers and your prospects within the construction industry
  • Improve your teamwork, communication skills, boost your confidence, interview skills and your CV at the same time
  • Receive six months support after the programme to help you get into employment, education or training

To be eligible for the programme you will need to attend a half day information day on Tuesday 10 March 2015 and a full taster day on Wednesday 11 March 2015. The programme will run from 16 March – 27 March 2015 and 100% attendance is required. Lunch and travel support will be provided during the programme.

To register your interest or for more information contact Mo Fatah on:

07887 884 658 or email outreach.london@princes-trust.org.uk. Alternatively, you can also text the word ‘Construction’ to 07887 884 658.

Rydon has worked with The Princes Trust since 2006 and became the first company to deliver a Get Into Construction programme run entirely by trades-people on a fully functioning construction site. 

About Rydon and Camden
Rydon is working to regenerate the Bacton Low Rise estate in Camden’s Gospel Oak, a £50m project involving the full demolition of the estate to make way for 290 new homes comprising 176 for open market sale, 104 for affordable rent and 10 for shared ownership. Find out more about the project here.

About The Prince’s Trust
Youth charity The Prince's Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. It supports 13 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion. Three in four young people supported by The Trust move into work, education or training. Find out more about their work here.