The UK government has recently announced a substantial investment of £600 million aimed at training up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers. This initiative includes an expansion of Skills Bootcamps in the construction sector, marking a significant step towards addressing the skills gap and meeting the industry’s growing demands.
Impact of the Investment
The government’s investment is set to transform the construction industry by providing essential training to thousands of workers. This initiative will not only elevate standards in technical skills but also produce tangible job outcomes, helping to achieve the UK’s construction targets. By expanding Skills Bootcamps, more individuals will have access to high-quality, funded training that equips them with the skills needed to thrive in the construction sector.
Building 1.5 million Homes
One of the key goals of this investment is to help deliver 1.5 million homes, which will transform communities and drive growth through the government’s Plan for Change. This ambitious target underscores the importance of having a skilled workforce to tackle the housing crisis and meet the country’s infrastructure needs.
Addressing Construction Skills Shortages
The construction sector is facing significant skills shortages, with over 35,000 job vacancies reported. The government’s funding will pay for more training places, ensuring a sustainable flow of skilled construction workers and helping businesses invest more in training. This will encourage experienced builders to pass on their skills to the next generation, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and professional development.
City & Guilds Training: Leading the Way in Construction Skills Development
At City & Guilds Training, we are dedicated to delivering industry-leading training in the construction sector through Skills Bootcamps and self-funded training routes. We wholeheartedly welcome the government’s commitment to investing in skills development, as it aligns with our commitment to elevate standards in technical skills to benefit learners and industry, leading to job outcomes.
By working closely with employers, training providers and industry partners to ensure we know that our training meets the highest standards and addresses the real needs of the construction sector.
Nick Richards, Head of Sales at City & Guilds Training said of the announcement
“This is a really exciting announcement for the Construction sector. A sector which has ample opportunities for individuals to upskill, reskill or looking for a career change. We look forward to continuing to engage with employers, learners, industry and our partners throughout the country to design high quality curriculums to achieve the job outcomes the sector needs.”
We eagerly await further details on the rollout of this investment and are excited about the opportunities it will bring. In the meantime, we continue to work alongside our partners, learners, and industry to elevate standards in technical skills and support the UK’s construction goals.
We currently offer Construction training programmes in the following:
- Highways / Street Works
- Traffic Management
- Construction Plant
- Electrical / Green Skills
- Plumbing / Air Source Heat Pumps
- Scaffolding
- Health & Safety
If you have any questions or are interested in how our industry-leading construction training could support your business, please contact our team at sales@cityandguilds.ac.uk.
