Why young talent is still walking away from construction
The construction workforce challenge is no longer just about attracting younger people into the industry, it is about keeping them there. While the sector is expected to need more than 225,000 additional workers by 2027, industry evidence shows too many workers still leave too early, with many apprentices and new entrants exiting within their first few years and often within the first six months according to the CITB. The challenge is no longer simply recruitment - it is retention.
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