Emiliyan’s success story.

Building confidence, building careers. Emiliyan’s next step in construction. 

Emiliyan Georgiev came to Get Set UK looking for support to gain his CSCS card and return to full-time employment in the construction industry. With years of hands-on experience, he knew he had the skills, but without the right qualifications and structure, his confidence had taken a knock. 

Through the Skills for Work programme, Emiliyan enrolled on our 10-day CSCS construction course. From the start, he began to rediscover his motivation. Being part of a group helped him feel connected again, and he quickly found his voice, sharing valuable insights and learning alongside others. His tutor, Mark Phoenix, noted his enthusiasm for learning, his curiosity, and his eagerness to engage, even when language barriers meant a little extra support was needed. 

As part of the course, Emiliyan sat and passed his LANTRA Health and Safety test, a crucial first step toward earning his CSCS green card. With this qualification in hand, he’s now ready to move forward and complete his CSCS test, unlocking new opportunities for work in construction. 

Reflecting on his experience, Emiliyan said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the training, which included a Creative Industries course that focused on the events sector, in particular the construction of temporary structures for stadiums, concerts, etc. I also enjoyed meeting new people, learning new things, and sharing my knowledge of the industry. The tutor was very knowledgeable, professional and made it fun to learn. I passed my test and I’m now looking forward to continuing my journey with Get Set UK as they support me to sit my CSCS test and gain my green card.” 

The Skills for Work programme gave Emiliyan more than just a qualification; it gave him renewed confidence, new connections, and a clear path back into work. 

Find out more about our Skills for Work courses here