The ten technical colleges that will train 40,000 construction workers
How the government plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes
- The government has unveiled the locations for ten new construction technical excellence colleges across England.
- These colleges are part of a £100 million investment aimed at training 40,000 construction workers by 2029.
- The initiative seeks to support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes and reduce the UK's reliance on foreign labour.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the importance of these colleges in providing skilled workers for essential infrastructure.
- Industry leaders have welcomed the investment, while the opposition has criticised the government's broader economic and employment strategies.