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CITB NI encourages

Construction Industry to help

build the next generation

Construction Industry Training Board
NI (CITB NI) has joined up with NI
construction employers on a new
scheme called ‘Adopt a School’,
aimed at encouraging more young
people to think about a career in
construction.
The scheme provides opportunities
for construction companies to build
relations with post primary schools, in
their local area of work, by providing
direct support for schools with
construction industry careers activities
ranging from careers talks, events,
work experience opportunities and
site visits, to name but a few.
Although the NI construction industry Launching the new ‘Adopt a School’, required to sustain the industry”
is experiencing good levels of Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI, Mrs Sinead McNulty, Head of Careers
growth, there are major issues facing said: St Malachy’s HS Castlewellan, added:
the industry including an ageing “ We are delighted to announce “St Malachy’s High School
workforce and declining numbers of details of the ‘Adopt a School’ Castlewellan are delighted to be
new talent. The construction industry scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity take part in CITB NI’s ‘Adopt a School’
in Northern Ireland employs around for construction employers to paired with two local businesses
65,000 workers, which is set to increase engage with and encourage the NuLine Utilities and Quinn Piling. This
to 67,200 by the end of 2025*. This next generation of young people to partnership will bring experiences from
requires a recruitment of 1,000 new consider a career in construction. the world of work into our classrooms
workers per year to sustain this level It is also a fantastic opportunity for and open up new opportunities for
of growth in order for the industry to schools to benefit from a whole range our students. We look forward to
meet these needs. of career activities as well as having working with both businesses.”
‘Adopt a School’ is an opportunity to direct contact with those working Applications for companies and
improve young people’s knowledge within the industry. We are delighted schools to register their interest in
of the sector, show the many diverse to announce our first School – St taking part in the ‘Adopt A School’
pathways into the industry, as well Malachy’s High School Castlewellan scheme is now open. Download
as dispel misconceptions such as a with NuLine Utilities and Quinn Piling. the registration form and terms and
career in construction is limited to We hope the initiative will create conditions from www.citbni.org.uk.
bricklayers, plumbers and architects or more partnerships which will help to Follow CITB NI on Facebook, Twitter,
that it’s only a job for boys. recruit, retain and develop the talent and Instagram #BuildYourCareer.

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