A Nationwide Initiative is gearing up to help schools and colleges shine a light on careers in construction at a time when the industry needs 50,000 new workers a year in the UK.
This coming March, Construction Futures are supporting Build UK to bring the successful ‘Open Doors’ initiative to Northern Ireland, where schools and colleges will have the opportunity to visit construction sites or offices for tours and interactive sessions to help inform and inspire the next generation about careers in Construction.
Open Doors engaged with over 5,000 potential new entrants across 220 events in March 2024, and Julie White, Chair of Build UK, is hoping to emulate that feat in 2025.
Julie said: “Seeing young people experience a construction project or workplace for the first time and hearing the words “Wow I never knew this role existed” is why we run Open Doors.
“There is a career for everyone in construction, whatever their skills or interests, and planting the seed in young people’s minds now is crucial – especially for school, college and university leavers who, if they catch the construction bug, could be working in the industry in a few months’ time.”
The event will run in Northern Ireland from Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd March 2025 and will see a number of construction companies open their doors across NI.
Visitor booking for the events will open on 13th January 2025. To secure your groups’ place at your preferred location, we strongly encourage you to book as early as possible.
More information can be found here: Open Doors | Get into construction
For specific enquiries about events in NI please contact: info@constructionfuturesni.com
About Construction Futures
Website: Construction Futures NI
Construction Futures was established in 2024, following the 2023 EY Industry Skills Review. Launched in Northern Ireland with the support of employers through the CEF and unions like GMB and Unite, its mission is to showcase the opportunities in construction and strengthen ties with the education sector to develop essential skills and talent.
By promoting diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and a focus on skills and data, Construction Futures aims to drive cultural change and innovation within Northern Ireland’s construction industry.
