CPA rolls out plant simulator to attract future talent

It will be used at schools, colleges and career events to help raise awareness about plant operating and encourage young people to consider careers in the construction plant sector. 

Steve Mulholland, CPA’s CEO, said: “Our industry offers jobs for life and it’s really important that we highlight these opportunities to young people before they leave school or college.

"Unless they have a family connection to the industry, many young people just aren’t aware of plant operating or other career paths the sector offers."

He added: “The simulator will help us connect with school children, college students and others, allowing them to use immersive technology to experience what it’s like to actually drive a piece of plant machinery.

"It’s the next best thing to actually sitting in the cab and operating a real machine. 

“One of the winners from the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2025 entered the industry as a direct result of trying her hand on a plant simulator at a careers event at her school, so it just shows the huge potential they offer in attracting young people to our industry.”