Advice and Practical Resources available
from CITB-ConstructionSkills
Construction careers Information
Your local
CITB-ConstructionSkills Education team will be pleased to help you find
out more about construction careers. We produce a range of materials for
England, Wales and Scotland including:
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Introduction to
Construction
gives an overview of the industry and its careers
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A future in
Construction
a main brochure covering the range of occupations
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Sitelife Magazine
A
magazine for young people with aspirational projects, case studies and
construction info
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Target 16+
Construction
Brochure detailing
graduate careers in construction including, course info, universities
& employers
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www.bconstructive.co.uk
Construction
careers website for young people
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www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/curriculumcareers
Info portal for teachers, careers advisors and other individuals
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www.designajob.co.uk
A one stop shop for graduates. Includes info on work experience,
construction jobs, sponsorship, events and careers advice.
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Curriculum Partnerships
CITB-ConstructionSkills has established regional
networks called Curriculum Partnerships with representatives from FE
colleges, LEAs, professional institutions, employers, schools and
careers services to provide quality information, advice, guidance and
support to teachers in schools and colleges.
Learning seminars,
placements for careers advisors and teachers, site visits, work
experience and work shadowing placements for students are just a few of
the initiatives organised by the Curriculum Centres.
For further details,
contact your local CITB-ConstructionSkills Education Team -
click here
Construction Awards Scheme*
Using construction
as a context for learning for 5-14 year olds, this interactive CD ROM
resource offers a new and interesting approach to delivering key
curriculum areas including literacy, numeracy, science, design and
technology.
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It assists in
developing values, skills and knowledge associated with both the
National Curriculum (Key Stages 1 to 3) and construction and the built
environment.
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It increases
awareness of the wider issues affecting planning and construction of
commercial and domestic buildings, together with the social, economic
and environmental development of communities.
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It motivates
pupils, across all levels of attainment, through achievement of
Awards bronze, silver and gold.
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It has Curriculum
online approval.
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For more information
on the scheme and how you can get involved visit
www.constructionawards.co.uk
*The scheme operates
in England and Wales only.
Construction Ambassadors
To give young people
a real-life perspective of the industry, schools can tap into a national
network of Construction Ambassadors to give presentations, help with
activity days, school visits and attend careers events.
Representing a
variety of professions, from civil engineers and site managers through
to marketing and architecture, Construction Ambassadors may be graduates
or experienced professionals who can give insights into different job
roles and help bring to life the excitement of a career in construction.
Linking with a
Construction Ambassador will also give you links with local construction
companies.
For details of
Construction Ambassadors in your area contact your education team -
click here
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