Wood for Youth

The project aims at increasing the competitiveness of youngsters at the international construction labour market. The more specific challenge of the project is related to attracting youth to study practical skills that would raise their competitiveness for working at woodhouse manufacturing companies. As the woodhouse manufacturing industry is steadily growing along with the increasing popularity of wood as a sustainable construction material, the industry is in constant need for the skilled labour force.

The construction industry has always had a very traditional approach to education, but it needs to be changed in order to be sustainable and attractive for today’s youth. This requires launching and piloting new learning methods (more engaging, more inclusive) and programs, including internships for hands-on learning of practical skills.