Career Tools’ Post

On the latest episode of I’m The Gaffer myself and Paul Munnelly discuss how the construction industry faces a skills shortage with an ageing workforce. To attract young talent, we must promote construction careers through social media, showcasing real career paths and relatable role models. Establishing academies and scholarships can provide clear pathways for skill development. Listen now using the link in the comments! #Construction #Careers #SkillsDevelopment #Industry

The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded Career Technical Initiative #CTI implementation grants to career and technical education schools in the Berkshires to help train 80 people for jobs in trades, construction, and manufacturing. 📰 mass.gov/lwd/news

Advance CTE released a modernized CTE framework for public review today. Based on industry and educator feedback as well as analyzing labor markets, the draft framework is more aligned with the world of work today. Within the renamed Construction cluster (no longer Architecture and Construction), the skilled trades are a new sub-cluster! This is fantastic and emphasizes the importance of craft professionals, the talented individuals that create our built environment. NCCER trainers, learners, industry: what do you think? #skilledtrades #toolbeltgeneration #workforcedevelopment #CTE https://lnkd.in/geFEVCkn

Feature Friday Semester 1 Week 7 took place on our Instagram page on Friday 22nd November First up we had: CField Construction CField Construction answered the following recruitment related questions asked by our students: 1.      Tell us a little bit about your company and what you do? 2.      From what disciplines/courses are you looking to recruit from? 3.      Where can students or graduates find more information on job opportunities and how can they apply?” 4.      What does the recruitment process involve i.e. types of interview/assessments etc? 5.      What are the core skills you look for in a graduate? 6.      If you could give an applicant one piece of advice, what would it be? 7.      Do you offer hybrid-working opportunities? 8.      SETU Waterford has a Peer Mentoring program where students volunteer to help incoming first years with the transition into University. If a student volunteered as a Peer Mentor would that make them more employable and how?

Today concludes another Construction Ready Pre-Apprenticeship class in partnership with Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers. Join us on our Facebook page at 10 a.m., when we’ll be broadcasting the graduation ceremony, and in the meantime, check out this “look inside” video report on two of the class’s students: #constructionready #constructionindustry #constructioncareers #skilledtrades #constructioneducation#handsonlearning 

The importance of attracting, training and retaining staff within the construction industry has never been more important. We need to act now to take greater steps to engage and attract young people understanding the importance of work life balance and ED&I.

Trade school vs. college: weighing your options for a career in construction. Learn about the benefits of trade school in providing practical, hands-on training tailored to the construction field. Consider the advantages of specialized education for a successful career path. https://smpl.is/95elk #Tradeschool #ConstructionCareer #EducationOptions #careerpath #handsontraining #specializededucation #tradevscollege #constructionindustry #careeroptions

Morgan Sindall Construction has partnered with Historic Environment Scotland and Developing the Young Workforce to deliver an innovative three-day construction careers event, offering anyone aged 16 and over hands-on experience across seven different trades and professions.

Seems the construction skills shortage in north America mirrors the situation in the UK. As I wrote recently - 1 million additional construction personnel needed over the next 10 years. Exactly the same shortage is also being predicted in mainland Europe... #ConstructionUK #ConstructionSkillsShortage

🚧 🚜 👷♂️Helping Young People Start Their Career in Construction Where possible, CORE works with other industry leaders and government departments to help more young people of all backgrounds access high-quality training and careers in construction and develop their skills and prospects. Recently, through links with GMI Construction Group PLC and the Care Leaver Covenant - a national initiative which supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently, creating education, employment and training opportunities - CORE facilitated a week's work experience for a young man named Tom. 💡 After finishing high school, Tom didn't have a defined career plan, but he knew he wanted to pursue something to do with machines and engines and had expressed an interest in one of the trades. He successfully completed work experience with CORE and has since been offered a full-time position, where he will be given the opportunity to learn new skills, working towards the next steps in his career journey. Andy Preston, Director at CORE explained: "The Care Leaver Covenant is a super initiative that really does help an often-overlooked group of people within our society. "Finding new pools of talent is always high on our agenda and Tom has really stepped up and made an impression! He has a 'can-do' attitude to work and we are proud to welcome him onboard as part of the CORE team and look forward to seeing him reach his potential!" Says Tom: “I thought working with a business like CORE might be intimidating as I don't have any previous experience, but if you are interested in learning, people will show you how to do things right, and help and support you. The team at CORE have really welcomed me and I'm excited to discover the different roles in the construction industry.” Whether you are a school leaver, student or graduate CORE can give you the opportunity to develop an exciting career and we are always looking for bright, talented individuals to join our business from a wide range of backgrounds, to bring fresh thinking to our business. Picture shows: Claire Preston (left) with Tom, and his mentor at CORE Jonny Harrison. #careersinconstruction #civilengineering #schoolleavers #workexperience #industrytraining #skills #prospects