UK government invests $774.9m to train up to 60,000 construction workers

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-24 12:54:00

The UK government has announced a £600m investment to train 60,000 construction workers. This includes funding for new Technical Excellence Colleges, Skills Bootcamps expansion, and foundation apprenticeships. Employers will receive £2,000 incentives for hiring apprentices. The Construction Skills Mission Board will develop a skills action plan. CITB supports the investment to address housing challenges.

This investment aims to address the need for skilled workers in the construction sector. It includes funding for new colleges, Skills Bootcamps, and foundation apprenticeships to upskill workers. Employers will receive incentives for hiring apprentices. The Construction Skills Mission Board will lead the development of a skills action plan to support the sector.

The UK government’s £600m investment will train up to 60,000 construction workers. This includes funding for colleges, Skills Bootcamps, and foundation apprenticeships to address skills shortages. Employers will receive incentives for hiring apprentices. The Construction Skills Mission Board will oversee the development of a skills action plan for the sector.



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