“I’m so happy!!!! I didn’t think I would win, so I didn’t want to get my hopes up, but I did!!! I’m so overjoyed.” – Charlotte, Berkeley Group Plc.

Charlotte is a young mother of three who dreamed of a total career change. She wanted to better her life for herself but even more, for her children. With this dream in mind, Charlotte tried to find a pathway into construction to become a Project Manager, but when she was told that she didn’t have the required experience or qualifications to be considered, she returned to education.

After finishing her studies, Charlotte, looked for a route into the sector and found Islington Council’s introductory construction course for women. Charlotte was offered a work experience placement with Berkeley Group Plc where she excelled, being offered a Logistics Management apprenticeship as a result.

Charlotte’s determination and successful path makes her a great ambassador for more women to enter the sector, both in terms of reassuring employers, but also as a role model for other young mothers.

“As I started a family earlier on in life, I was unable to work as I was raising three beautiful children, but as they got older I decided to seek my dream job,” she says. “Islington Council has helped me enormously on the road to achieving my dreams – I don’t know what I would have done without them.” – Charlotte.

Well done, Charlotte!

The apprenticeship scheme is a great opportunity to start a career, get paid to do a real job, gain experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification. Islington Council wants to lead by example, and believes that quality apprenticeships and experience programmes provide fantastic opportunities for everyone, no matter their gender, background or skills. Are you interested in their Apprenticeship scheme, find out more by visiting their website.