Jobless young people to get six-week construction course
AI Article Summary
The government has launched a £820m initiative aiming to transition young people on Universal Credit into various industries, including construction. Young job seekers will partake in a six-week training program, offering work experience and guaranteed job interviews as part of the effort to reduce youth unemployment. The initiative emphasizes taking up offered opportunities, with possible sanctions for non-participation. Companies like Kier are working alongside the program to provide opportunities for young people and support underrepresented groups.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Canadian builders, this demonstrates a growing trend of investing in youth training programs to address labor shortages in key industries like construction. This could influence Canadian policies to incorporate similar training initiatives, potentially impacting project timelines and labor availability positively. Implementing such programs could also attract young talent, diversifying skills in the workforce and possibly reducing construction project costs in the long term.
