Question reference: S6W-22673
- Asked by: Brian Whittle, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 2 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 17 November 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the current construction skills landscape, and what plans it has to target and develop particular sectors within the construction industry based on any such assessment.
Answer
As part of the development of our Just Transition Plans, we are assessing how best to support workers and businesses in upskilling and reskilling, as well as attracting new talent into the workforce. Our Just Transition Plan for the Built Environment and Construction sector, to be published next year, will set out how we plan to enable a fair transition in the construction sector and support workers to take advantage of good, green job opportunities. This will draw upon the recent Sectoral Skills Assessment of construction conducted by Skills Development Scotland.
The Construction Leadership Forum, comprised of government and industry representatives, also has a dedicated working group progressing the commitments set out in the Construction Accord to ensure the competency of the construction workforce for current and future industry needs.