Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister of State for Skills at the Department for Education, launching Foundation Apprenticeships earlier this year at Exeter College.
Exeter College has today been announced as one of 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTEC) in the UK. These appointments are part of government’s plans to build 1.5 million homes in England. The government has committed £100 million which consists of £80 million in capital funding and £20 million in revenue funding over the next four years.
John Laramy CBE, Principal and CEO at Exeter College said;
“We are absolutely delighted to be selected as the one of the Construction Technical Excellence Colleges. We look forward to working with our students, staff, stakeholders and employer partners across the region to turbo charge construction training.
“It is a particular personal privilege, as an education leader who began their career in construction, to be part of a national initiative to ensure our region benefits from the career opportunities that excellent technical education enables. No education system can be better than the quality of its teachers and it is brilliant to see their professional development as a key part of this initiative.
“We are excited about working with colleagues in the DfE and wider Government to ensure this national policy has meaningful impact and benefits for the South West and beyond.”
As a Construction Technical Excellence College, Exeter College is leading the way in tackling the skills shortage, driving innovation, and building a stronger future for the South West. Through initiatives like Building Greater Exeter and the Green Skills Advisory Panel, the region is working to make a real impact on the government initiative to ‘Get Great Britain Building Again’.
Councillor David Thomas, Chair of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (DTCCA), said:
“Exeter College’s appointment as a Technical Excellence College in construction is welcome news for our region. This will strengthen local skills and help Devon and Torbay contribute to the government’s 1.5 million homes target.
“To meet these ambitions, we must expand construction training across the whole of our region. The DTCCA looks forward to working with Exeter College to address local needs and challenges.
“We are also committed to collaborating with the West of England Combined Authority, Plymouth and Cornwall, to align skills strategies and share expertise with other training providers, ensuring a joined-up approach to building a skilled workforce across the South West.”
Read the full story on the Exeter College website: Exeter College to Lead the Way as Construction Technical Excellence College – Exeter College