HUNDREDS of young people in Barnsley are considering a career in construction thanks to two new schemes.
The key initiatives, building my skills and get Into STEM, help young people learn more about working in different industries.
The schemes are the result of a new skills partnership between Barnsley Council and Esh Construction.
Coun Roy Miller, cabinet spokesman, said: "This partnership has provided much-needed work experience. We are always looking for new ways to work with businesses and this is a great opportunity to support the current and future industry."
John Bamford, a student tutor, said: "This type of experience is invaluable for our students. Especially when you consider that few of them have experience in civil engineering."
Get into STEM is aimed at primary schools and introduces children to science, technology, engineering and mathematics linked to construction. More than 50 children from Hoyland Common Primary school visited the junction 36 development site at Birdwell to learn about site safety.
