In this episode of Hodcast, CONSTRUCT Co-Chair Martyn Price explores a critical question facing our industry and wider society: why so many young people disengage from education, training and employment – and what genuinely helps them stay engaged.
Drawing on decades of experience in employability, training and youth engagement, Martyn shares practical insight into what consistently fails, what truly works, and how better systems and leadership decisions can change long-term outcomes for young people.
Topics include:
- Why traditional training models often struggle to retain young people
- The role of trust, consistency and strong relationships
- How effective pre-employment and employability pathways reduce dropout
- What industry leaders can learn from youth-focused approaches
- Moving from short-term compliance to long-term engagement
A thought-provoking and practical conversation for anyone involved in training, education, construction, or workforce development.