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Scottish construction industry lacks workers

Series: CITB Press Release ; 27 May 2004 (2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: The Scottish Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning has launched the results of a survey which found that nearly 20% of construction employers in Scotland have vacancies. "Scottish construction skills survey" is based on results collected in August and September 2003 from 2 000 interviews. 7% of those interviewed reported vacancies relating to skills shortages. It is hoped that the findings will help to ensure that plans to address skills shortages are targeted effectively. Full report of the results of the survey is available from http://www.futureskillsscotland.org.uk. http://www.citb.org.uk/news/press-releases/default .asp

The Scottish Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning has launched the results of a survey which found that nearly 20% of construction employers in Scotland have vacancies. "Scottish construction skills survey" is based on results collected in August and September 2003 from 2 000 interviews. 7% of those interviewed reported vacancies relating to skills shortages. It is hoped that the findings will help to ensure that plans to address skills shortages are targeted effectively. Full report of the results of the survey is available from http://www.futureskillsscotland.org.uk. http://www.citb.org.uk/news/press-releases/default .asp