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	* Tackling the construction skills shortage.		* Tackling the construction skills shortage.

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Editor at 15:43, 4 September 2018

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−	On Tuesday, May 22nd KLHer Diana McHugh volunteered with the Construction Youth Trust at the University Academy of Engineering South Bank. The Construction Youth Trust is a charity that helps youth to build better, skilled futures by giving them access to training, education and employment opportunities in the construction industry.	+	On Tuesday, May 22nd KLHer Diana McHugh volunteered with the [[Interview_with_Carol_Lynch,_CYT\|Construction Youth Trust]] at the University Academy of Engineering South Bank. The [[Interview_with_Carol_Lynch,_CYT\|Construction Youth Trust]] is a charity that helps youth to build better, skilled futures by giving them access to training, education and employment opportunities in the construction industry.

	[http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Farmer-Review.pdf Recent studies] show an ageing population in the construction industry with a lack of new skilled workers entering the UK construction industry. In 2015, construction consultant Mark Farmer calculated that the industry needed 700,000 new workers simply to replace those retiring or moving industries and a further 120,000 to deliver capacity growth in the sector. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that a lack of skilled workers could impact 27,000 construction projects each year until 2019. Furthermore, experts are concerned the industry faces a “[http://uk.businessinsider.com/rics-growing-skills-gap-threatens-uk-construction-industry-2017-11 ticking time bomb]” with Brexit-related uncertainties on the horizon.		[http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Farmer-Review.pdf Recent studies] show an ageing population in the construction industry with a lack of new skilled workers entering the UK construction industry. In 2015, construction consultant Mark Farmer calculated that the industry needed 700,000 new workers simply to replace those retiring or moving industries and a further 120,000 to deliver capacity growth in the sector. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that a lack of skilled workers could impact 27,000 construction projects each year until 2019. Furthermore, experts are concerned the industry faces a “[http://uk.businessinsider.com/rics-growing-skills-gap-threatens-uk-construction-industry-2017-11 ticking time bomb]” with Brexit-related uncertainties on the horizon.
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	Diana met many bright and talented students, including a very driven student, Lexi, who is interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. This volunteering opportunity was not only beneficial for the students, but valuable for KLH to meet and support the future of the construction industry.		Diana met many bright and talented students, including a very driven student, Lexi, who is interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. This volunteering opportunity was not only beneficial for the students, but valuable for KLH to meet and support the future of the construction industry.

−	The Construction Youth Trust is an organisation that can facilitate meaningful encounters with industry experts to build cross-industry partnerships with schools, colleges and universities. It aims to challenge stereotypes, champion careers and support students to achieve their career ambitions.	+	The [[Interview_with_Carol_Lynch,_CYT\|Construction Youth Trust]] is an organisation that can facilitate meaningful encounters with industry experts to build cross-industry partnerships with schools, colleges and universities. It aims to challenge stereotypes, champion careers and support students to achieve their career ambitions.

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	On Tuesday, May 22nd KLHer Diana McHugh volunteered with the Construction Youth Trust at the University Academy of Engineering South Bank. The Construction Youth Trust is a charity that helps youth to build better, skilled futures by giving them access to training, education and employment opportunities in the construction industry.		On Tuesday, May 22nd KLHer Diana McHugh volunteered with the Construction Youth Trust at the University Academy of Engineering South Bank. The Construction Youth Trust is a charity that helps youth to build better, skilled futures by giving them access to training, education and employment opportunities in the construction industry.

−	[http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Farmer-Review.pdf Recent studies] show an ~~aging~~ population in the construction industry with a lack of new skilled workers entering the UK construction industry. In 2015, construction consultant Mark Farmer calculated that the industry needed 700,000 new workers simply to replace those retiring or moving industries and a further 120,000 to deliver capacity growth in the sector. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that a lack of skilled workers could impact 27,000 construction projects each year until 2019. Furthermore, experts are concerned the industry faces a “[http://uk.businessinsider.com/rics-growing-skills-gap-threatens-uk-construction-industry-2017-11 ticking time bomb]” with Brexit-related uncertainties on the horizon.	+	[http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Farmer-Review.pdf Recent studies] show an ageing population in the construction industry with a lack of new skilled workers entering the UK construction industry. In 2015, construction consultant Mark Farmer calculated that the industry needed 700,000 new workers simply to replace those retiring or moving industries and a further 120,000 to deliver capacity growth in the sector. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that a lack of skilled workers could impact 27,000 construction projects each year until 2019. Furthermore, experts are concerned the industry faces a “[http://uk.businessinsider.com/rics-growing-skills-gap-threatens-uk-construction-industry-2017-11 ticking time bomb]” with Brexit-related uncertainties on the horizon.

	With the impending skill shortage, it is imperative for leaders in the UK construction industry to support programmes that encourage young people to explore the sector, provide fundamental skill development and training.		With the impending skill shortage, it is imperative for leaders in the UK construction industry to support programmes that encourage young people to explore the sector, provide fundamental skill development and training.

−	Encouraging people into the construction industry through offering apprenticeships is one way companies can help close the skills gap and ease the pressure on the industry’s existing workforce. At UAE South Bank, Diana participated in a mock interview scenario to help the graduating students prepare for upcoming apprenticeship opportunities. The goal of this activity was to offer students interview practice and more importantly, to provide them with constructive feedback on their interview style, so they are as prepared as possible for their first interviews in the construction industry. Diana met many incredibly bright and talented students, including a very driven student, Lexi, who is interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. This volunteering opportunity was not only beneficial for the students, but valuable for KLH to meet and support the future of the construction industry.	+	Encouraging people into the construction industry through offering apprenticeships is one way companies can help close the skills gap and ease the pressure on the industry’s existing workforce.

−	The Construction Youth Trust is an organisation that can facilitate meaningful encounters with industry experts to build cross-industry partnerships with schools, colleges and universities. It aims to challenge stereotypes, champion careers and support students to achieve their career ambitions. KLH ~~believes in supporting tomorrow’s talented young workforce~~ and ~~will continue~~ to ~~support CYT~~, ~~KLH would encourage our readers~~ to do the ~~same!~~	+	At UAE South Bank, Diana participated in a mock interview to help the graduating students prepare for upcoming apprenticeship opportunities. The goal of this activity was to offer students interview practice and more importantly, to provide them with constructive feedback on their interview style, so they are as prepared as possible for their first interviews in the construction industry.
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		+	Diana met many bright and talented students, including a very driven student, Lexi, who is interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. This volunteering opportunity was not only beneficial for the students, but valuable for KLH to meet and support the future of the construction industry.
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		+	The Construction Youth Trust is an organisation that can facilitate meaningful encounters with industry experts to build cross-industry partnerships with schools, colleges and universities. It aims to challenge stereotypes, champion careers and support students to achieve their career ambitions.
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		+	--[[User:KLH_Sustainability\|KLH Sustainability]]
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* Apprenticeships levy.
		+	* Civil engineering soft and digital skills.
		+	* Construction Industry Training Board CITB.
		+	* Diversity in the construction industry.
		+	* Eight ways to win the fight for talent in construction.
		+	* Engineering in the 21st century.
		+	* Interview with Carol Lynch, CYT.
		+	* Modernise or die.
		+	* National Infrastructure Plan for Skills.
		+	* Protection for apprenticeships.
		+	* Skills shortage.
		+	* Skills shortage and Brexit.
		+	* Skills shortages lead to wages rise.
		+	* Student resources.
		+	* Tackling the construction skills shortage.
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On Tuesday, May 22nd KLHer Diana McHugh volunteered with the Construction Youth Trust at the University Academy of Engineering South Bank. The Construction Youth Trust is a charity that helps youth to build better, skilled futures by giving them access to training, education and employment opportunities in the construction industry.

[http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Farmer-Review.pdf Recent studies] show an aging population in the construction industry with a lack of new skilled workers entering the UK construction industry. In 2015, construction consultant Mark Farmer calculated that the industry needed 700,000 new workers simply to replace those retiring or moving industries and a further 120,000 to deliver capacity growth in the sector. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that a lack of skilled workers could impact 27,000 construction projects each year until 2019. Furthermore, experts are concerned the industry faces a “[http://uk.businessinsider.com/rics-growing-skills-gap-threatens-uk-construction-industry-2017-11 ticking time bomb]” with Brexit-related uncertainties on the horizon.

With the impending skill shortage, it is imperative for leaders in the UK construction industry to support programmes that encourage young people to explore the sector, provide fundamental skill development and training.

Encouraging people into the construction industry through offering apprenticeships is one way companies can help close the skills gap and ease the pressure on the industry’s existing workforce. At UAE South Bank, Diana participated in a mock interview scenario to help the graduating students prepare for upcoming apprenticeship opportunities. The goal of this activity was to offer students interview practice and more importantly, to provide them with constructive feedback on their interview style, so they are as prepared as possible for their first interviews in the construction industry. Diana met many incredibly bright and talented students, including a very driven student, Lexi, who is interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. This volunteering opportunity was not only beneficial for the students, but valuable for KLH to meet and support the future of the construction industry.

The Construction Youth Trust is an organisation that can facilitate meaningful encounters with industry experts to build cross-industry partnerships with schools, colleges and universities. It aims to challenge stereotypes, champion careers and support students to achieve their career ambitions. KLH believes in supporting tomorrow’s talented young workforce and will continue to support CYT, KLH would encourage our readers to do the same!