Think Construction Toolkit
Toolkit for Construction Ambassadors
Think Construction Toolkit
Toolkit for Construction Ambassadors
Think Construction is a resource pack for Construction Ambassadors and teachers to utilise in schools to encourage young people to consider the construction sector as a career destination. It consists of ready-made lesson plans, a construction careers presentation template and video playlist. The content has been shaped by research carried out with young people to understand their perceptions of the industry, as well as input from teachers and industry advisers.
To ensure safeguarding requirements are met, all engagement activities must be delivered in conjunction with a learning provider. For CIOB members in the UK & Northern Ireland, you are encouraged to sign up as a construction ambassador through the STEM Learning platform.
Careers in Construction Presentation
A PowerPoint template to support delivery of your careers presentations. To access our editable version, please refer back to the email you received, with links to the toolkit, after filling out our sign up form.
Lesson Plan 1
Construction roles.
Lesson Plan 3
Construction careers.
Lesson Plan 4
Fantasy schools.
Additional resources to add structure to sessions
Please see below short videos with inspiring stories that showcase the interesting and rewarding professional career opportunities and experiences available in the sector:
Careers in Construction
Careers behind the build: Wembley Stadium
Construction Career Myths Brochure
Iconic Building Challenge
Become a Construction Ambassador
Are you interested in going into schools and colleges to share your experiences in the industry and to support the pipeline of future construction talent? If so, then a CIOB Construction Ambassador role is for you. Working through schools, colleges, youth or community groups or organisations such as museums, CIOB Construction Ambassadors inspire young people about construction and the built environment.
For UK and Northern Ireland only. Those outside of these areas can get involved by contacting their local Hub.
Visit our CIOB Aspire Early Careers Hub
CIOB Aspire is our initiative to inspire and support individuals to take their first steps towards building a career in construction. The early careers hub is here to support students, career changers, educators, parents and employers with information, resources, and opportunities that will help build knowledge and gain industry insights.