Charge your career

Charge your career

Are you over 18, unemployed, live and have the right to work in the UK?

We know that finding and staying in work can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve created free fast track programmes to help you learn new skills and start a career in a role that supports the energy transition.

Power Up can help you develop new skills, increase confidence and gain work.

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Power Up is a one week introductory course providing employability skills. Generating awareness and support of Energy transition roles, and connecting you with local employers. 

Here’s just some examples of roles that could be available to you:

  • Electric vehicle charger installer.
  • Recycling operative.
  • Labourer.
  • Retail assistant.
  • Green construction.
  • Customer service adviser.
  • Smart meter installer/engineer.
  • Energy sales representative.
  • Front of house hospitality assistant.

What you’ll gain:

  • Develop in demand job skills: gain the skills employers are looking for. We’ll provide expert guidance on CV and cover letter writing, interview skills and much more to help you succeed in your job search.
  • Build confidence: upskilling in a new sector can be overwhelming. Our team are here to support you every step of the way, helping you feel confident and ready for a new job.
  • Get help from experts: Shaw Trust have been supporting people into meaningful work for over 40 years – last year alone we worked with over 340,000 people.

Ready to start?

See if you are eligible for our programme by completing the form below. One of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps!

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