The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is calling on all engineering construction employers, their workforce, training organisations, Government partners and asset owners to get involved in shaping the new training and development strategy for the industry.
2025 is the final year of the current ECITB Leading Industry Learning strategy. The ECITB Board, which comprises industry representatives and independent experts, has developed a draft strategic plan for 2026-30.
It is now seeking the views of industry on the proposed plan and is looking to hold discussions with partners and customers to refine and hone this strategy.
There will be a series of consultation workshops across all regions and nations during April and May 2025. Organisations will also be able to provide their views via an online survey.
Andrew Hockey, CEO of the ECITB, said: “Our new strategy will provide the framework to develop the generation-defining skills and workforce landscape required for the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, energy security and net zero.
“We will ensure this aligns with central and devolved governments’ priorities for skills, technical education and growth across our sectors.
“Paramount is the need to ensure that our employers have the skilled people needed in the face of a tight labour market domestically and internationally.
“As an industry, we must do more to attract, develop and qualify a diverse talent pool – and we need to think innovatively and act collaboratively in how we do it. We also need a step-change approach in how we upskill and reskill the existing workforce to keep their competency current and provide long-lasting careers in the industry.
“But this is not just the ECITB’s strategy – it is the training and development strategy for the whole industry. So, we want to hear the views from all parts of the industry.
“The online survey and events taking place during April and May are your opportunity to shape the future of skills in the engineering construction industry.”
Invites for the strategy consultation workshop programme will be sent out in the coming weeks. You can register your interest to attend by emailing: info.rm@ecitb.org.uk
Programme of workshops
- Scotland: Aberdeen (1 May), Central Belt / Falkirk (23 April)
- South: London (29 May)
- Midlands: Birmingham (6 May)
- East of England: Norwich (13 May)
- South Wales: Swansea (22 April)
- North West: Liverpool/Warrington (8 May)
- North East: Teesside (30 April)
- Yorkshire & Humber: TBC (7 May)
- Dates will also be set in due course for in-person, hybrid or virtual workshops involving UK and Scottish governments, the nuclear sector, learners and young professionals.
Visit the ECITB website to learn more about the programme of workshops at
www.ecitb.org.uk/working-for-industry/ecitb-strategy/
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