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Written question asked by Tom Hunt (Conservative) on Friday, 1 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Skilled Workers: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether her Department is taking steps to help promote careers in (a) carpentry, (b) brick laying, (c) roofing and (d) other trade industry jobs outside of traditional education routes.

Answer

Trades and professions in construction are skilled roles. New entrants to construction can join the industry through an apprenticeship, T-levels and further and higher education qualifications.

This Department works jointly with the Department for Education and the construction industry through the Construction Skills Delivery Group to promote opportunities and all skills routes for the new generation of construction workers, and for ongoing career progression, to support all construction roles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
196458
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Construction Training Skilled workers Woodworking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk