Search on for next generation of construction talent
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street launched Construction Careers Live! with the aim of attracting new talent into the industry.
The event was organised by international property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Held at Millennium Point, Birmingham, 150 pupils from nine schools across the West Midlands region took part in the event, which also formed part of National Apprenticeships Week.
Michael Parker, associate director at Gleeds, said: “At a time when there is a skills shortage across the UK construction industry, we wanted to give students the opportunity through Construction Careers Live! to hear first-hand about the many inspiring opportunities that this sector has to offer.”
