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CITB UNVEILS 2024-25 ANNUAL TRAINING PLAN TO BOOST SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has just unveiled the 2024-25 Annual Training Plan, designed to boost South Australia's construction industry amidst growing demands and economic challenges. Key Highlights: ✅ Supporting Apprentices: Record support for 7,800 apprentices with a 6% increase. ✅ Increased Funding: 11% increase for short courses and initiatives like the Career Driven program. ✅ Industry Immersion Programs: 32% increase, including additional support for mature age apprentices and an additional doorways2construction and SA Housing Authority Program in Mt Gambier. ✅ Short Course Funding: $6.4 million, increased by 11% to support over 200 courses. ✅ doorways2construction: Enhanced funding to support up to 1,500 students across 110 schools. This comprehensive plan aims to provide an expanded and highly skilled workforce ready to tackle major projects and drive South Australia's economic growth. With many positive initiatives underway, CITB looks forward to a successful year ahead, thanks to the collaboration and support of industry partners and supporters. The future is bright for South Australia’s construction industry, and the opportunities are endless. The future is yours to build. 🔗 Read more https://bit.ly/3Sl8K4H #CITB #Construction #AnnualTrainingPlan #EconomicGrowth #Apprenticeships #TheFutureIsYoursToBuild

The construction sector is facing a skills shortage, both lacking the skilled workforce to deliver the new homes planned across the UK and also specific expertise in key areas like sustainability, modern methods of construction and technology. As the UK Government’s Timber in Construction Policy Roadmap identified - the shortage of skills is a barrier to the increased use of structural timber in construction. To attract new talent to the industry and continue to develop our existing workforce it is vital we invest in training. In recognition of this, the Structural Timber Association Ltd recently launched a new Skills Hub and Installer Training Scheme aiming to equip the construction workforce with the skills needed to help deliver on timber's potential to contribute to a more sustainable built environment. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ehF2TJaA #ConstructionSkills #CPD #Sustainabilty

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Nice article for those not in the industry to read. However, I want to make it clear: BOTH Merit (Non Union) and Union companies have legitimate apprenticeship programs. It takes both types of companies to build projects for our City and if we keep up with this divisive mentality (only using Union companies or use of PLA's) then we are just hurting our small local contractors and ultimately our local economy (Non Union make up ~80% of contractors in MO and ~90%+ in KS.)

🚨 Construction Industry: The Skills Gap is Growing! 🚨 The UK construction industry needs over 251,500 new workers by 2028 to meet demand. Yet, we're facing a massive skills shortage that threatens growth. But what if I told you this challenge is also an opportunity? 🌟 Young talent is the future of construction, but how can we make this industry irresistibly attractive to them? In my latest blog, I explore practical strategies to bridge the gap, boost engagement, and make your company the go-to for young recruits. 🚧 Whether it’s leveraging digital skills, creating apprenticeship pathways, or promoting sustainability, the solutions are within reach. 👉 Ready to revolutionise your workforce and tackle the skills gap head-on? Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ep3NqNez #Construction #SkillsGap #FutureOfConstruction t

📢 ISG Enters Administration: Supporting Businesses and Apprentices 📢 We are deeply saddened to hear about ISG's recent entry into administration. We extend our sympathy to all those impacted, especially the businesses, employees, and apprentices associated with ISG. ⚠️ If you are impacted, here’s what you need to know: ISG’s UK operations have ceased immediately. Contractors should not attend closed sites. Unsecured creditors can expect limited, if any, financial recovery. Have equipment on site? Contact the site owners from 23 September 2024 for collection. To ensure that affected apprentices can continue their training, if your business can offer placements, reach out to info@BuildUK.org to assist. For more information on the situation, please visit the administrators' page at EY ISG Administration. https://zurl.co/bq7V #ConstructionIndustry #Support #ISG #Apprenticeships #ConstructionTraining

As the CEO of Class Of Your Own and now President of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), I have double the responsibility to drive real change across our industry. We talk a lot about education, about attracting young people, about inclusivity and sustainability - but let’s be honest. A lot of it is rhetoric, repeated time and again to satisfy corporate agendas. It’s time we stop talking 'at' them and start working 'with' them. It’s time to stop doing what’s easy and start doing what’s RIGHT. The recent collapse of ISG has left thousands of talented people out of work, unsure of their future in an industry that’s already seen as unstable and uninviting to young talent. It's exactly why we need to come together even more, to build an industry that truly values its people. We are at a critical moment. The construction industry is about creating spaces that enable all living things to thrive, but to do that, we need to make space for education. Not as an afterthought or a corporate exercise, but as the foundation of everything we do. This industry is something that young people should aspire to, not just fall into. I'm lucky to have a job that allows me to witness the talent and the drive that exists within our young people, especially when they’re given the tools and opportunities to show what they can do. It's why we need genuine commitment to adopt new technologies and modern methods and demonstrate sustainability as a living, breathing, enduring reality. And we need to be honest. If we want young people to see our industry as a career of choice, we need to make it a place worth working in. That means stability, support and a genuine investment in their futures – not just as apprentices and trainees, but as future leaders. We need a holistic environment where we champion creativity and where everyone has a seat at the table. It’s also about the people we’ve already got. ISG's thousands of workers don’t need sympathy - they need opportunities. They need a pathway back into work. We owe it to them to be more determined than ever in our approach. They are our parents, our children, our friends - our family. I truly believe we can go from being seen as “bottom of the pile” for careers to “top drawer.” - but we don't need any more reports. We need an industry-wide effort to collaborate and educate in ways that are meaningful and lasting. Young people aren’t looking for jobs, they’re looking for careers with purpose, careers that challenge and inspire them, and allow them to create a legacy. We need to show them, their teachers and their parents, that our industry can provide that; that construction isn’t just about building 'stuff', it’s about building and maintaining life itself - and that’s worth investing in. Let’s put education at the core of who we are and what we’re really capable of. I’m ready to lead the charge - and I know many of you are too. #MakeSpaceForEducation Watch: https://lnkd.in/ejzsJcy9

What lies ahead for the construction industry in 2024? The industry gears up for impactful changes from sustainability strides to skills prioritisation. What's on the horizon? Net zero focus, battling the skills shortage, RAAC challenges, extreme weather adaptations, and infrastructure opportunities are predicted to be extremely prominent within the industry. In the coming year, sustainability takes centre stage, with a strong emphasis on addressing climate, carbon, compliance, and cost. The push for greener practices becomes vital, with the financial sector linking climate risk to construction projects. Additionally, the industry grapples with the skills shortage, urging a renewed focus on investing in specialised roles and apprenticeships for a sustainable workforce. Check out the deep dive here with pbc today 👉 #Time54 #ConstructionIndustry #DeepDive #2024Predictions #CarbonNetZero #Sustainability #ConstructionNews #pbctoday

Most students, at one point or another, are asked what they want to do after graduating from high school. For many of those students, a definitive answer is hard to find. However, that answer is becoming increasingly clearer thanks to the growing opportunities in the construction trades, and high schools are in important partner in providing those answers. Read our web feature to find out why.