Planning has been approved in Lichfield for a multi-skill apprenticeship training hub led by the National House Building Council, the home warranty and insurance provider.
This will be one of 12 hubs, developed with the help of £100 million of investment to support 3,000 apprentices per year.
It will be funded in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), with land provided by Redrow Homes.
CITB is investing £40 million alongside NHBC’s investment to establish up to 32 hubs by 2027.
Roger Morton, director of nusiness change at NHBC, said: “We’re not just training apprentices, we’re shaping the future of UK house building.
“With 25 years as an officer in the royal engineers, I’m driven by navigating challenges and improving quality.
“The new NHBC Multi-Skill Training Hubs will revolutionise house-building training, tackle the skills shortage head-on and make a real difference to the future of the industry.”
The hub is set to open later this year.
Initially it will focus on essential trades like bricklaying, groundwork and site carpentry.
