Young carpenter earns £50,000 annually after leaving school early

Hugo Helms, 21, left school at 15 to train as a carpenter instead of studying for A-Levels. He is from Portsmouth, Hampshire, and was getting good grades when he decided school was not the right path for him. He talked to his parents, who supported his choice. He completed a carpentry apprenticeship and now runs his own business. He earns up to £50,000 a year and wants to reach £100,000 within five years. He is also saving to buy his first home. Hugo's story shows that apprenticeships can lead to well-paid careers without a university degree. He plans to use his skills and future earnings to build a property of his own.