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Campus in April to help launch a construction skills report commissioned by the CIFE see
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Minister launches construction research to help address skills shortages
Skills Minister Gillian Keegan MP visited London South East Colleges’ Bromley Campus for the launch of a construction skills report, commissioned in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Further Education (CIFE) and property company, St. Modwen.
The research identifies areas in which the FE sector, government and construction industry can improve integrated working to secure the skills the industry needs now and in the future. It is part of St. Modwen’s ‘project spearhead’ – a coordinated approach by the company to practically address the skills shortages that are impacting the housebuilding sector.
The report makes recommendations including: better collaboration between FE and employers, improved information, advice and guidance in schools and attracting and retaining high calibre staff to deliver construction training in colleges.
Taking the Minister on a tour of the College and its construction provision, Group Principal and CEO of London South East Colleges, Dr Sam Parrett CBE, said: “This is an important report, setting out clear recommendations to secure the skills requirements of the construction industry going forward.
We are working in partnership with construction employers for some time and understand the need for genuine collaboration. There are so many exciting career opportunities available in this sector, which will be crucial as the economy recovers post-Covid.”
