As the industry struggles to staff jobsites, contractors have ramped up the pursuit of the next generation of builders with vigor.
[...] experienced construction professionals approaching the end of their time in construction can pass down the vital building knowledge they have to Gen Z workers entering the industry from different academic backgrounds.
— Construction Dive
As reported by Construction Dive, a new industry report has revealed that construction employers have increased outreach for young talent by 46% over the past year. In addition, applications to architecture, drafting, and construction management roles rose by more than 40% on the platform over the same period, with the number of applications from computer science and data science majors doubling.
The report claims that students in tech-related majors are being increasingly drawn to the stability of construction jobs to jumpstart their careers as layoffs among major tech firms rise. Construction experts believe the influx of professionals with diverse academic backgrounds can push the industry forward with fresher perspectives and ideas. Attracting younger professionals also has the potential to garner a greater presence of historically underrepresented groups, such as people of color and women.
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