REPORTS that the construction industry has grown again for the fifth consecutive month is positive news. However, as the industry continues to develop, employers in Southampton will need the skills, talent and enthusiasm of young people in order to succeed.
With 21 per cent of construction workers in the south east aged 55 and over, the industry faces a serious risk of a skills ‘time bomb’. As the demand for fresh talent in the industry increases, there has never been a better time for young people in Southampton to consider a career in construction.
With an aim to get Britain building, CITB last year provided more than £78m in grants to employers for training, and supported over 17,000 construction apprentices.
These provide a clear route for youngsters into a world-class industry, with outstanding career prospects, and will act as a catalyst for economic growth.
For details and guidance on a career in construction, visit citb.co.uk/careers-in-construction.
ROGER STONE, sector strategy manager for CITB in the south-east and Solent.
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