Economic Stakeholders
Shaping construction skills through regional partnerships
Working with regional partners - aligning construction skills with regional needs
South West CTEC works with local authorities, employer representative bodies (ERBs), Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) and other regional partners to help ensure construction training reflects local workforce needs.
By sharing insights, identifying priorities and working collaboratively, these organisations help shape a coordinated approach to construction skills development across the South West.
Role of ERBs and LSIPs
Employer Representative Bodies (ERBs) and Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) provide valuable insight into the skills employers need now and in the future. Their input helps South West CTEC understand workforce challenges, identify emerging priorities and ensure construction training reflects local labour market needs.
By sharing employer insights and facilitating collaboration between industry and education, ERBs and LSIPs help shape activities that support workforce development and strengthen construction skills across the South West.
Role of Local and Strategic Authorities
Local and strategic authorities play an important role in helping align construction skills development with wider economic priorities. Through regular engagement with South West CTEC, they provide insight into local growth plans, major developments and workforce needs across the region.
By working together, we can ensure construction training supports both local communities and regional economic growth, while complementing existing initiatives and investment in skills development.
Working together to support construction skills
Collaboration between local authorities, ERBs, LSIPs, employers and training providers helps ensure construction training remains relevant, responsive and aligned with regional needs.
Through shared insights, workforce planning and ongoing engagement, South West CTEC can better understand current and future skills challenges, helping to shape activities that support learners, employers and the wider construction sector across the South West.