ConstructionSkills

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) in is a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for Construction, along with CITB-ConstructionSkills and CITB-ConstructionSkills Northern Ireland, and represents the interest of Built Environment professionals such as architects, engineers, surveyors and town planners.

ConstructionSkills aims to provide an integrated approach to education and training across the entire construction sector and to address the industry’s three major skills challenges:

• Finding and retaining the best people
• Providing the best possible training
• Securing the skills needs of the future
  

ConstructionSkills provides a formal framework to move the learning and skills agenda forward by:

• Providing a means for employers and Government to collaborate in meeting priority skill needs
• Presenting an opportunity for employers to shape training provision and coherent progression routes
• Challenging employers to work collaboratively across sectors
• Giving individuals access to training that meets industry needs and helps secure well-paid employment and progression
  

For further informationvisit the CICskills website www.cicskills.org.uk