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Young people shun ‘unexciting’ construction careers

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  1. I joined the industry in 1965 and have found construction to be so interesting, challenging, rewarding and financially, a very stable means of having a most enjoyable life.
    I technically retired at age 57yrs old, but as an experienced senior manager,I still found lots of opportunities to assess other managers, so that they could obtain NVQ level 6 or 7 qualifications, as experienced, safe and competent members of the qualified construction workforce. The range of construction projects never ceases to amaze me and generates as much job satisfaction now as it did when I joined as a 16yr old.

  2. The Construction, and House building Industry, together with offsite construction, Robotics, and energy efficiency/ carbon reduction programmes affects every individual in this country, and the world. I cannot see that this is boring, on the contrary, we all face the greatest available challenge, and the work is completely satisfying, I am pleased to say that I have inspired many throughout this wide scope Industry to go on to improve life, and communities for everyone. Even at age 67/8 I am still keen to be giving back to all interested parties.
    It has stood me well, and I am still interested in influencing politicians and place shapers alike. Thanks for a great career.

  3. Delighted to read this article as I have long since thought that there has not been enough emphasis on jobs in the construction industry during careers advice in schools. I truly hope that L & Q succeed in promoting interest in the variety of work available to learn and to reassure students that they can succeed and be proud to be a part of this essential work.

  4. L & Q are to be commended for leading the way here and investing 1 million off their own funds into a schools programme.
    When I started in construction it was for technical minded people who were good with their hands and didn’t mind a challenge they could put their minds to solve. Now as mentioned in your article.
    Around half of all construction careers require degrees in a STEM subjects.I understand this for Engineers and Surveyors. The NVQ system is 75% paperwork Is this not part of the problem as we have turned Construction into an academic subject and in doing so discouraged those who are not academically minded.
    Like me and thousands of others who started as a tradesman and studied their chosen craft then decided to start their own business making a success of both as good work ethic installed at young age. Then later in life I studied part time which is an option been a self employed person affords.
    When selling Construction to the youth of today truthful it is challenging but rewarding. Their are very few careers that offer what Construction does starting as a Tradesmen/Woman become good and take pride in what you do making a good income on the way. Start your own business as a Carpentry , Tiling , Plumbing or Electrical firm. Options to travel the world using your skills to gain entry into countries were they are needed.
    This is the path I choose started at 14 years of age progressed from Carpenter / Joiner to Project Manager with 15 years running my own business. What other profession offers the chance to do this.

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