Section: Training & Career Progression

CIH Sets Up Housing Academy to Combat Potential Skills Shortage

Posted 24.09.15

Housing could face a skills shortage unless the industry redoubles its efforts to attract young talent according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

The housing workforce is currently more qualified than average - but it is also older, raising the risk that skills will be lost as people retire.

CIH said encouraging young people into housing is one of its top priorities. The organisation is launching the CIH housing academy to bring all of its qualifications and training under one roof, to make things clearer for people whether they are just starting out or looking to progress their career.

According to research commissioned by CIH last year, more than 750,000 people were employed in housing in 2013. Of those, 37% were aged 50 or older, compared with 28.6% of all people in employment.

The research also showed that the housing workforce is more highly qualified than average. More than half of the workforce (54.4%) have qualifications at degree level or above, well above the average among all people in employment (39.9%). People working in housing are more likely to be offered training by their employer than average, and are more likely to undertake job-related training.


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