The Prince’s Trust and Sectra have launched a new programme in Belfast to help young people from diverse backgrounds access technology careers, offering practical training and direct career pathways.
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Prince’s Trust warns of ‘digital skills crisis’ as over third of young people lack confidence in securing tech jobs
New Prince’s Trust research reveals 37% of young people in the UK worry about lacking digital skills for good jobs. The report highlights barriers to digital training and calls for urgent action.
Wales’ Women in Business: Insights from The Prince’s Trust Director and Local Entrepreneur Unveil Challenges and Solutions
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, yet a lot more still needs to boost opportunities for young girls and tackle gender equality in the workplace.
Innovate UK & The Prince’s Trust announce search for next generation of UK innovators
Today, as part of its mission to shine a spotlight on those currently under-represented in business innovation, Innovate UK is turning its focus to the next generation of innovators.
Duane Jackson donates £100,000 to Prince’s Trust that helped start company sold for millions
Entrepreneur Duane Jackson has donated £100,000 to The Prince’s Trust after selling Kashflow, the company they helped him start enabling him to turn his life around after leaving prison
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘Z’ – Amy Dolan: Ziggy Sawdust
Amy struggled to find employment. Wanting to forge a career path for herself, she contacted The Prince’s Trust for assistance. Her furniture redesign business has now been launched, and she is positive about her future.
Unique partnership between The Prince’s Trust & KashFlow is the ultimate in giving back
KashFlow Accounting Software, the cloud-based technology enterprise, has agreed a partnership with youth charity The Prince’s Trust, combining real-world advice with practical support and significant financial backing for young people looking to start their own businesses. This will work in conjunction with The Prince’s Trust’s Enterprise programme that helps unemployed young people to set up in business.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘Y’ – Carly Ward: Young Entrepreneur Society
Carly Ward, 22 from London, had a difficult childhood and found herself being expelled from school at the age of nine.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘X’ – Sam Harrison: Xclamation Music
Sam struggled to find work for more than a year before he sought help from The Prince’s Trust. Now he owns his own music business, which performs across the Lincoln region.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘T’ – Susie Cuthill: Teddy Baby
Susie and her partner Simon set up Teddy Baby with the support of The Prince’s Trust after both being unemployed for two years. What had started as a hobby turned into an enterprise, and they are both now running the business whilst bringing up their son.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘W’ – Deano Bevan: Wooden Wonders
Deano, 30, from Co. Amagh, trained and worked as a carpenter until an accident left him unable to work. He became depressed as he struggled with unemployment, but with the help of The Prince’s Trust, he was able to turn his life around.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘V’ – Veronica Noonan: Sugar-Plumb Solutions
At the age of 17, Veronica found herself homeless. She managed to complete her college course, but it wasn’t until she recived support from The Prince’s Trust that she was able to launch her own business.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘U’ – UK Recycling Assistance: Claire Bourne
Mother of three, Claire, had been unemployed for eight months, with no prospect of finding a job. She overcame her problems by setting up a clothes recycling business in Darlington, with the help of The Prince’s Trust.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘S’ – Scott Perry: SP Magic
Scott started performing magic at an early age. He became unemployed in his teens, and after two years of searching for a job, he was directed to The Prince’s Trust. He was able to turn his talent for magic into his own business.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘R’ – Rich Simmons: Art is the Cure
Rich had difficulty finding work after leaving school, and he struggled with depression. He turned to art to escape his problems, and with the help of The Prince’s Trust, has set up an art therapy business which has now turned into an international movement.













