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Construction Skills Exchange.
Bringing industry expertise into construction education across the South West.
The construction industry is built on knowledge, experience and practical skills. Through the Construction Skills Exchange (formally known as Teacher Industry Exchange), we're creating opportunities for construction professionals across the South West to share that expertise with the next generation of talent.
Whether you're a site manager, quantity surveyor, engineer, project manager, supervisor, tradesperson or business owner, your experience can help shape future careers while strengthening the skills pipeline for the sector.
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Why get involved?
Construction is one of the South West's most important industries, supporting housing, infrastructure and economic growth across the region.
The Construction Skills Exchange connects employers and industry professionals with further education providers, creating opportunities to:
- Inspire the next generation of construction professionals
- Share current industry knowledge and best practice
- Deliver guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses
- Support curriculum development
- Build stronger links between education and industry
- Help develop the future workforce your sector needs
Participants can receive up to £450 per day for eligible activity.
How it works
Industry into education.
Construction professionals can contribute by: 🔹Delivering guest lectures 🔹Running technical masterclasses 🔹Supporting practical demonstrations 🔹Sharing career journeys and industry insights 🔹Providing specialist expertise in emerging technologies and practices🔹
Education into industry.
The exchange works both ways. Further education teachers will spend time within construction businesses to gain first-hand experience of modern working practices, technologies and techniques. This ensures learners benefit from the latest construction methods, technologies and workplace practices.
Why this matters.
The future success of the construction industry depends on attracting and developing skilled people. By bringing current industry expertise into colleges and enabling teachers to spend time within businesses, the Construction Skills Exchange ensures learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours employers need now and in the future. Together, we can build a stronger workforce for the South West.
Be part of the Construction Skills Exchange. Click the button, fill in the form and we will get back to with next steps.