We all have to act now or risk wasting a generation of potential

摘要

As we continue to emerge from lockdown, construction has an essential part in getting the economy moving again and giving hope to young people emerging from the classroom. The chancellor's commitment to spending on infrastructure projects, a pipeline of planned work plus the Autumn Budget should give employers vital confidence. However, there is a risk that such announcements might raise expectations in young people that cannot be fulfilled - in other words, that there are jobs in construction for anyone who needs them. To avoid this, industry and the further education system must collaborate to ensure young people can access training and employment routes into the sector in the short and long term.