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Martin Hofschroer
Britain's businesses are looking for skilled employees to assist the country's recovery from the recession. Research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) revealed that 51 per cent of employers are concerned that they will not be able to fill posts requiring skilled employees in the near future. An increasing number of people may need to take plumbing courses, electrical courses and green energy courses if they want to have the appropriate qualifications to find suitable employment. CBI director general Richard Lambert said: "Our survey shows businesses want tomorrow's workforce to be at the top of the new government's policy agenda. As we move further into recovery and businesses plan for growth, the demand for people with high-quality skills and qualifications will intensify." Mr Lambert went on to say that more businesses are looking for workers with technical skills, which could make people who have completed gas training courses and commercial gas courses more attractive to employers. "In the future, people with qualifications in science and maths will be particularly sought after, and firms say it is already hard to find people with the right technical or engineering skills," Mr Lambert said. Mr Lambert advised that young people should be encouraged to enrol on plumbing courses and electrical courses instead of going to university as many are more suited to vocational work. He said: "In particular, there is clear evidence that more practical, experience-based teaching programmes better suit the learning styles of many young people, especially those who are likely to continue their education and development through vocational opportunities." People who have completed green energy courses are likely to be in demand as an increased focus on cutting carbon and improving the environment will lead to more jobs in the renewables sector. "Businesses can help by showing that these skills lead to exciting and rewarding careers, helping to tackle the big challenges, such as climate change and energy security," he said. People who take plumbing courses may benefit from a lucrative wage once they find employment. A former international footballer has said that people he knew who had completed plumbing courses were often earning more money than him even though he was playing for his country. Lee Wilkie told the Dundee Evening Telegraph and Post: "I can remember when I was in the Scotland team, one of my mates who works in plumbing and heating was on more than me." Mr Wilkie was forced to retire at the end of this season due to injury and is now seeking employment in the North Sea oil industry.
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