“I gained experience in leading and working with a team” – Faiza’s Story

Before I joined the Prince’s Trust TEAM Programme I was struggling to find a job due to lack of work experience, although I had my A-level qualifications and university degree in engineering.

I was losing faith in finding a job as I was faced with multiple rejections, therefore I joined Prince’s Trust to gain back a routine and gain experience.

Throughout the programme I helped peers grow in confidence and surpassed my own expectations. I loved to have a laugh with my peers and accepted them no matter the circumstance.

My ability to work in a team and take a leadership role really shone through when the team completed community project and team challenge days.

I got stuck in with the community project and loved talking and debating about the different views we all hold.

My next steps are to move to London to begin my job role in data engineering. This is something I was so proud to achieve and by doing the Prince’s Trust programme I gained experience in leading and working with a team which is something I can now move on to do in my new job role in London.

The Prince’s Trust was a very helpful programme for me as it provided me with the skills which enabled me to secure a job. The staff also provided pastoral care on multiple occasions which helped me quite a lot. I would recommend this programme to anybody who is willing to step outside of their comfort zone and wanting to find a job.