MBAWC calls on the youth to pursue careers in the built environment and curb the skills shortfall

While South Africa is ranked number one out of the top 10 countries with the highest unemployment rates globally (World Population Review), the Master Builders’ Association, Western Cape notes that there is a shortfall of 40 000 skilled artisans in the country. This shortfall could be addressed if young people stepped up to pursue careers in industries that require skills such as plumbing, building and carpentry. When taking a closer look at the number of qualified artisans in the industry, the ...