The new autumn term will see students from 50 schools across the UK developing key skills and showcasing their construction talent through a partnership programme between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and The b-live Foundation.

Aimed at 11-12 year olds, students will need to hone their skills and get creative in real-life lessons as they try their hand at different projects like designing a sustainable building in outer space for 2050.

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Paula Annels Head of Policy and External Relations at the CIOB said: "Being part of this employability programme enables us to reach the next generation before many of them start thinking about what career path to take. It gives us the chance to break down those stereotypes of the industry and show what a career in the built environment truly offers.

"The project, and lessons, we have devised meet the requirements of the national curriculum to improve general numeracy skills. So regardless of whether a student decides to pursue a challenging career in construction they will still be learning something really valuable in a thoroughly engaging way."

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