New ‘CEO’ to focus on #YoungPeople entering Digital Construction
- Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC
- Oct 1
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 2
The UK construction industry is (still) struggling to engage, employ and retain young talent, at a time when the sector’s attrition rate and those choosing (or having) to leave full-time employment, is increasing.
Credit: Youth Voice Census (2025)
Those between the ages of 16 and 25years are in the ‘unique’ position to become better ‘equipped’ for the new landscape of digitally enabled project delivery and help sustain the future and intrinsic competitiveness of the sector.
Credit: Youth Voice Census (2025)
Whilst the current Labour government, which has promised to build upto 1.5million new homes during their tenure of leadership, entertains all manner of fiscal challenges, the fact remains that the governments’ investment in people, which has not been suitably addressed for decades; still presents a challenge that in many ways is not unique to the UK.
And, with reference to the entirety of the ‘available’ UK talent pool, the focus on those not in employment, education or training (historically referred to as NEET’s) should be given more a priority, but with new models of engagement; as confirmed by the latest Youth Voice Census.
“Here at the DTSA, we recognise the plight of young people across the country and are keen to ensure that we position our ‘core’ service offering and wider pastoral support as a person-centric life-chance.
We are an emerging #EdTech provider, with three pillars and a global perspective; our trademark ‘people-focused’ approach, is what sets us apart.
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Since I took up the role of Deputy CEO, one that I have relished and thrived in, I was absolutely and genuinely taken aback when Dr Bola, (our previous CEO) approached me following our most recent Board Meeting, last month.
At a time when we are about to embark upon a new chapter and international venture in the Middle East, I am not only humbled but incredibly excited to be offered the opportunity to lead this incredibly young organisation, whose vision and true capability is only just beginning to manifest.
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Just last week, we had our very first micro-credential approved, the contents of which remains the brainchild of Dr Bola and remains an introduction to his wider body of work, now spanning well over three decades.
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
I want to thank all of our commercial and third sector partners, specifically pointing to the Executive Team at OCN London who have been absolutely fabulous in their support to us, from day one. Our comprehensive micro-credentials will provide a new ‘pathway’ for young people and others, whilst unlocking and deliver the kind of ‘sustainable’ social-impact that truly matters to me ......
Personally, I am determined to demonstrate that the much talked ‘levelling-up’ agenda, can succeed, in UK construction .....
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Finally, I want to thank Dr Bola, whose faith and trust in me, has actually empowered me, and as he now takes up the ‘over-arching’ role as President of the DTSA; I have to thank him for entrusting me with this huge responsibility, and unique career opportunity. As the first Black woman to lead an #EdTech business ‘as a specialist provider of digital twins’ in the UK construction sector, I am deeply humbled .....
I am keen to continue to serve those within and across our DTSA eco-system, now with a determined focus on those young people who are keen to break into this exciting and evolving sector called Digital Construction.” _ NessaA, CEO - Digital Twin Skills Academy (01.10.25)
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Today (01.10.25) also sees the launch of the CLC Report ......... which seeks to establish a framework for greater adoption of digital tools and technologies .
..... based upon the following CLC priorities
With the Building Safety Act 2022 in full motion, and the ongoing conversation around 'delivering' a Golden Thread at Gateway 3, the timeliness of this report cannot be underestimated .........
Our founder & President, Dr Bola Abisogun OBE, has also been quoted .......
And, our very first public facing Case Study, London's very first Social Value Digital Twin #SVDT has also been included within the report ..... let's continue to embrace, educate, empower and equip #YoungPeople to succeed, and thrive!
