New talent matching service launched for construction industry

Woodworking and joinery companies can now sign up to the new Go Construct matching service which is aimed at attracting new talent into construction

You can sign up now to advertise a construction experience or activity to potential new entrants, education providers and your community.

Companies can get involved and complete the online form (It only takes 10 minutes), letting Go Construct know what activities you’re able to support in your area and they will make sure your listing is available when the service launches in full. It could be anything from site visits to giving a talk or mentoring.

Launched at the end of 2015, Go Construct, which is facilitated by CITB, is three-year campaign to encourage people to consider a career in construction.

The campaign, which was developed with more than 400 construction employers, schools, colleges, local government organisations and those with a passion for constructions, aims to promote the construction industry as a successful career option and provide a single portal for accessing careers information. In the future it will also offer a careers brokerage service which will look to match suitable entrants with employers and job vacancies.

The Go Construct website contains careers advice and materials for parents, careers advisers and schools as well as a range of practical resources for employers. The information for employers includes:

• Recruiting an apprentice
• Providing work experience opportunities
• Recruiting ex-military staff
• Engaging with schools and colleges
• Engaging with the Construction Ambassadors

Go Construct, is inviting employers to get involved with the development of the website and its resources. If you are not already involved in the co-design process, then you can contact the Go Construct project team.

You can register to download the following resources to show your support for the campaign including:

• Posters
• Digital Adverts
• Social Media Materials
• Site Hoardings.

You can also pledge your organisation’s support for the Go Construct campaign.