Construction among least desirable careers for young people, says WSP green skills survey

By Daniel Gayne2022-11-30T07:00:00

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Nearly two-fifths of students would not consider a career in construction, according to research commissioned by engineering giant WSP.

The survey of 3,917 people between 16 and 23 years old, carried out online by Savanta ComRes earlier this month, aimed to gauge the youngsters’ attitudes to green skills and job opportunities.

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