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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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