Exeter College is one of 10 specialist Construction Technical Excellence Colleges aiming to train more than 40,000 trade professionals

10 New Construction Technical Excellence Colleges Announced

10 New Construction Technical Excellence Colleges Announced

The Government has named 10 specialist Construction Technical Excellence Colleges to train more than 40,000 future carpenters, builders, bricklayers, electricians, and plumbers by 2029 as part of the public commitment to construction and building 1.5m homes during this parliamentary term.
Backed by £100m of fresh funding, the newly-designated construction college hubs will operate on a “hub and spoke” model, partnering with local training providers and employers.
The selected Construction Technical Excellence Colleges are, as follows:
Region
College
East Midlands
Derby College Group
East of England
West Suffolk College
Greater London
New City College
North East
City of Sunderland College
North West
Wigan and Leigh College
South East
North Kent College
South West
Exeter College
Cross-regional
Bedford College
West Midlands
Dudley College of Technology
Yorkshire & Humber
Leeds College of Building
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) has supported several Colleges through their application and says it is delighted to see that half of those selected are active members of the Institute.
Image credit Exeter College/Rob Coombe

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