How to become a Construction Ambassador:  We are all aware of the difficulties of encouraging the next generation into one of the finishes and interiors sectors many careers.  As an employer you no doubt feel concern when it’s time to recruit, by becoming a Construction Ambassador yourself or allowing members of your workforce to become Ambassadors it could remove some of those concerns and it does not need to take up a lot of your time.  Construction Ambassadors play a vital role in promoting careers in the construction industry.  These specially trained individuals:

  • inspire others to consider a career in the industry and share what it’s actually like to work in construction
  • very often provide the first introduction to the construction industry for young people who are considering their future career
  • engage young people with the fantastic opportunities available in the industry, ambassadors can encourage the next generation of construction professionals.

Anyone working in the industry can be a construction ambassador.  You just need to be passionate about construction and the built environment, and willing to share your experiences with others.  Whether you’re a first year apprentice or a company director, STEM learning would love your support to help more people experience the varied opportunities in our sector.  It’s easy to sign up, to become a STEM Construction Ambassador, register via the link below:

  1. Once registered you will need to re-visit your new STEM Ambassador profile to join the construction specific STEM scheme. Go to Profile > Skills & Qualifications > Edit and under the header ‘schemes participation’ search construction and select ‘Construction & Built Environment’ so that STEM Learning can continue to support you with the latest information and resources to enable you to inspire the next generation of potential entrants to the sector.
  2. When you reach the ‘scheme participation section’ select to participate in the ‘Construction and the built environment’ scheme and tick the box indicating you are happy for your details to be shared. Ticking this box is very important as it will allow STEM Learning to send you news about the latest Go Construct resources, opportunities, events and training.
  3. You’ll need to complete a free of charge Enhanced Disclosure Check as part of your registration process. Depending on whether you hold a DBS check (or the Scottish equivalent), it could take up to three weeks for this to be processed.
  4. When you’ve registered, you’ll need to complete some induction training and a safeguarding assessment. Your induction will explain how you can manage your own engagements and request resources via your personal STEM Learning dashboard.
  5. Once STEM Learning are satisfied with your Enhanced Disclosure Check you will be good to go and can start booking in events to attend as a construction ambassador. Register to be an Ambassador here

George Swann, FIS Skills and Training Lead says “this is an opportunity to show school leavers and their teachers that the finishes and interiors sector has many opportunities for long and fulfilling work careers”.