Overview

• Ten institutions across England have been designated as Construction Technical Excellence Colleges to serve as regional training hubs.
• The £100 million programme aims to train 40,000 builders, electricians, carpenters and plumbers by 2029.
• This initiative builds on earlier targets, including a March pledge to train 60,000 workers and the Construction Skills Mission Board’s promise to recruit 100,000 annually.
• Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the colleges will help tackle youth inactivity and strengthen homegrown talent for infrastructure projects.
• Industry leaders have welcomed the investment but warn that college capacity and employer engagement must rise quickly to close skill gaps.