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Back to profileTeenagers in England to be offered new Vocational GCSEs under Government reforms
CIOB welcomes the announcement of new vocational qualifications which will benefit students who may struggle with more rigid academic routes.
Use Minecraft in schools to teach children about built environment, peers say
The gamification of learning through platforms like Minecraft allows us to engage with young people using familiar digital environments.
Youth joblessness will rise for lost generation without urgent action – review
It’s shocking so many young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training, especially when our research shows two thirds (66%) of young people already hold a positive view of construction careers, and meanwhile it is estimated the construction industry needs an extra 240,000 workers by 2029.
Investment needed to cut rate of young people not earning or learning – report
It’s shocking 946,000 young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training.
Government launches ‘toughest crackdown’ on late payments to small businesses
A clear, well-structured transition plan will be essential to ensure existing contractual arrangements can adapt effectively.
First three V-level subjects revealed ahead of launch next year
There needs to be a range of clear routes available that drive young people towards the wide range of construction careers the sector offers.
National Careers Week sees call for construction recruitment drive
946,000 young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training.