Classroom to construction – a teenagers journey

Synopsis

This meeting aims to bring together a range of perspectives from key stakeholders involved in secondary education, recruiters and the construction industry. The goal is to foster dialogue and explore effective strategies for encouraging young people to pursue careers in construction.

Whilst there are many STEM programs and initiatives available that are on offer to young people, only a few shows direct pathways into the construction sector. Participation from schools and construction companies varies significantly. Can we shape the school curriculum, address workforce gaps and promoting diversity?

This raises two important questions:

How can secondary schools better align with the needs of the construction industry? And in turn, how can the construction industry actively support schools in achieving this alignment?

Overall, can our secondary schools and construction industry come together to forge partnerships towards a skills pipeline, ultimately to give our young people the best opportunities from learning to working? A vision is needed to aid young people to develop fulfilled careers and contribute to the well-being of our society and their own futures.

Attendees

This event will be of interest to teachers, academics, scientists, engineers, construction industry employees, apprentices and recent graduates in construction-related fields for real-world insight, curriculum developers, examination boards, STEM ambassadors, architects, recruiters and policy makers.

Programme

Wednesday 17 September 2025

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