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It’s #ConstructionMonth2024! We want to take a moment to recognize our apprentices, the journeypersons who train them, and the employers who support them. RCABC has been busy working hard to train new roofers and expand the talent pools in our sector. Our communities depend on the hard work of builders and skilled tradespeople, and it’s important to recognize the dedication and teamwork it takes to transfer skills and knowledge from one generation to the next. As governments continue to provide funding to ease the financial barriers employers face to hire and train first-year apprentices, there may never be a better time to take on an apprentice to help grow your business. We’re pleased to partner with the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) for Construction Month, as we highlight RCABC’s commitment to building BC’s skilled workforce. Learn more: constructionmonth.ca #BCroofing #BCConstruction #BuiltRight #ConstructionIndustry #BCConstructionMonth 

🔥 The Importance of Addressing the Woeful Shortage of Skilled Labor in Britain's Construction Industry 🎤Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed Comment At The Times and The Sunday Time #TheTimes 📍I agree with the William Hague point that the shortage of skilled labor is a significant challenge that needs to be tackled. Building a sufficient number of homes requires a skilled workforce, and without it, the targets set by both parties will be difficult to achieve. To tackle this, both parties should invest in vocational training and apprenticeships, create a positive perception of skilled trades, and collaborate with industry leaders to tailor training programs. Addressing the shortage of skilled labor is crucial for achieving housing targets. https://lnkd.in/dKBQuXQm Britain can’t build without a trades revolution @WilliamJHague

CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICE NUMBERS NATIONALLY FALL 22% .....THERE'S MORE TO THIS STORY... This drop in apprentices appears to be blamed only on the removal of the covid era $30,000 wage subsidy. And whilst, clearly, that would have a significant impact the drastic fall in the number of new homes being started is just as important. For every apprentice there needs to be a job to fill and if the host employer is experiencing less demand for building or is not feeling confident about the future pipeline of work then the need for apprentices declines. HIA predictions about 2024 being the lowest number of home starts for decade is sadly coming true with most states (apart from WA) in rapid retreat from the unprecedented growth of previous years. SA is not fairing too badly with approvals only down -6% in the last 3 months (compared to NSW down -21.6%) and apprentice numbers are holding up quite well. Recent announcements by the Malinauskas Government around support for apprentices and trainees and construction courses at TAFE and not for profit training providers are welcome. Also commitments to significant public housing and infrastructure project spends will under pin the supply of jobs for apprentices and go some way towards securing much needed skilled workers for the future. The advertiser July 3rd 2024

Join British Columbia Construction Roundtable for an update on the workforce projections from BuildForce Canada / ConstruForce Canada and industry leaders confronting this challenge like British Columbia Institute of Technology and PCL Construction!

Recent research from NOCN and the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) reveals that nearly half of construction apprentices are dropping out, with only 8,620 reaching End Point Assessment (EPA) in 2022/23, far below the industry's need for over 96,000 new staff each year. Construction apprentices are also more likely to drop out after 24 months when compared to other sectors (17% vs. 6%), with many citing reasons like being fired or made redundant, dissatisfaction with low salaries, and difficulties meeting EPA standards. With the government's big construction plans and housebuilding targets, it's crucial to understand why so many apprentices aren't completing their training. What do you think the reasons could be?

The construction industry says it is experiencing a workforce shortage and has been since well before the pandemic. Employment isn’t growing fast enough. The U.S. construction industry lost nearly 30% of its workforce during the Great Recession of 2008, and had barely recovered before the COVID-19 pandemic hit it again. Another issue is that the industry’s labor force is headed toward retirement. More than 1 in 5 construction workers are 55 and older. “If you’re, you know, Gen X or younger, your guidance counselor never said, ‘Hey, you should become an electrician.’ Now the industry has lost that potential pool of talent.” Several states have taken steps in recent years to boost their construction workforces. They’re funding apprenticeships, investing in community college programs and offering grants to benefit specific industries, all in hopes of building a domestic pipeline of skilled construction workers. In Montana, nearly 3,000 apprentices are now working through a state program that links students to industry sponsors. #constructionindustry #constructioncareers https://lnkd.in/gSGpahV2

Construction Labor is a Thorny Issue. I enter into evidence: "Contractors’ struggles to find workers will continue in 2024, but the majority still intend to increase their staffing due to rising demand for multiple project types, according to a new Associated General Contractors of America survey of its members. Nearly eight in 10 respondents said they have a hard time filling salaried or hourly craftworker positions, but 69% still said they anticipate a “total increase” in headcount. A fifth of respondents said it will get harder to hire in 2024." See the full article: https://lnkd.in/e3fX4X-r IEC Chesapeake currently has 1000 apprentices in our 2024 electrical apprenticeship program, and 13 locations. We have a team devoted to Workforce Development and two WFD Programs. Need Labor? Need to train labor? Visit us: https://lnkd.in/eSeChZR pic unsplash

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Today's job market reveals a significant shift in career paths as more individuals embrace skilled trades over traditional desk jobs. According to recent data, construction trades like roofing, plumbing, and painting flourish with minimal entry requirements, paid apprenticeships, and robust union support. Key Highlights: High Demand: Nearly 490,000 job openings annually in construction trades over the next decade. Competitive Pay: Median wage of $25 per hour, with many roles surpassing wages of degree-required jobs. Growth Opportunities: Apprenticeships and training programs leading to licenses and potential entrepreneurship. In a world of labor shortages and economic shifts, skilled trades offer a viable and rewarding career path without the burden of college debt. Dive into the world of construction and build a future on a solid foundation! #WIN https://lnkd.in/eeRPmmCg

Today's AFR piece with Civil Contractors Federation National commentary on the need to invest in our construction workforce particularly civil to tackle housing challenges and build great communities. Historic non-prioritisation and lack of skills funding for civil occupations to catch up with the shortfalls it's no wonder subdivision, water, sewerage, roads, energy transformation and essential infrastructure is compounding the lack of housing underway. The future forecast of 1.2 million homes over the next five years to 2029 seems dead in the water under the current settings, but it doesn’t have to be this way in the 2028-2030 outer years of this decade. Whilst there is a challenging housing position facing many Australians today and the period ahead, the Federal government has a once in a generation opportunity to refocus on apprenticeships particularly civil that impact the cost of living as a first step in delivering hospitals, schools, homes, energy transition and great community. #Civilfirst For the full article go to: https://lnkd.in/e9kwgvXS