“Hugely beneficial” construction and engineering careers event returns to Yorkshire

Those seeking to find out more about construction and engineering are being encouraged to sign up to attend the upcoming Foundations Live event.

Foundations Live, which launched in 2016, is an event that enables people to explore the “huge variety” of career options available within the construction and engineering industries, whilst meeting hundreds of industry professionals from companies that operate across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Builders merchant Jewson has exhibited and sponsored Foundations Live every year since its inception. Ken Wilson from Jewson commented: “Foundations Live brings the industry together under one roof and focuses on inspiring the next generation of talent.

“It’s a hugely beneficial event to attend, as we not only help young people understand more about their career options, but also network with industry peers, meet clients and consultants, as well as showcase the diversity of what our business and industry as a whole has to offer.”

Registration is now open for Foundations Live, which takes place at Bishop Burton College on October 20, is free to attend.

The event is run in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and hosts more than 50 exhibitors, providing digital demonstrations and informative drop-in sessions to engage people of all ages with construction and engineering careers.

Director, David Blades, from construction firm and event organiser, Hobson & Porter, said: “With the huge skills shortages that our industry is facing, it’s everyone’s responsibility to work together to attract more people from every background into our industry.

“We all know what needs to happen, and we can’t ignore the crisis our industry is facing – we need to work together to attract new talent and train and nurture those people, as ultimately if we all pull together everyone benefits.”

Darren Storrer, head of the Institute of Building Technologies, from Hull College, added: “Attendance at Foundations Live is a must for anyone wanting to learn about their career options and we certainly missed it when Covid restrictions were in place for two years.

“Typically, there are more than 800 students from all over the North who attend, and they get so much out of it. With all the big regional employers, as well as representatives from every sector of the industry, it’s an action-packed informative day that brings real employability benefits to our learners.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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