Building tomorrow, together
Employers & Partnerships
CTECs work closely with employers, industry bodies, Strategic Authorities and partner FE providers to ensure construction training truly reflects sector needs.
Through collaboration, CTECs help shape curricula, strengthen local talent pipelines, support innovation, and create opportunities for learners to experience real‑world construction environments.
Employers gain access to skilled learners, specialist expertise and opportunities to influence future workforce development, while education partners benefit from shared resources, training and regional coordination.
Partner benefits
For Employers
Influence the design of training and qualifications to match real‑world skills needs.
Access a pipeline of future talent trained to industry standards.
Offer placements, projects or insights that support workforce development.
Engage in regional and national initiatives that strengthen the construction sector.
For Education & Training Partners (Spokes)
Access specialist curricula, facilities and resources developed by your regional CTEC.
Take part in shared CPD, knowledge exchange and professional networks.
Strengthen your construction offer and expand opportunities for learners locally.
Benefit from coordinated employer engagement and industry partnerships.
Become a Partner
Employers
Employers can join the CTEC network by connecting with their regional CTEC. Partnership opportunities include:
Offering industry placements or work experience.
Contributing to curriculum design and sector insights.
Participating in employer boards or advisory groups.
Providing access to equipment, expertise or live projects.
Education & Training Providers (Spokes)
Providers interested in becoming a spoke partner should:
Contact their regional CTEC to express interest.
Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and shared delivery.
Align their provision with regional construction skills priorities.
Participate in CTEC‑led CPD, curriculum development and knowledge exchange.
Becoming a partner means joining a national network committed to raising standards, improving pathways and building a future‑ready construction workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
They address construction skills shortages, low productivity, recruitment challenges, and the need for industry‑aligned training to support housing, infrastructure and green construction goals.
Learners gain access to specialist facilities, clearer career pathways, employer‑linked training, and high‑quality teaching shaped by current industry needs.
Spoke providers are FE colleges or training organisations that partner with their regional CTEC to deliver high‑quality, employer‑aligned construction training across the region. Through this partnership, specialist knowledge, teaching resources and innovation from the CTEC are shared so that learners can access excellent provision locally.
You will benefit from:
- Participation in a national skills excellence network.
- Access to specialist CTEC materials and CPD.
- Support with employer engagement and industry placements.
- Contribution to coordinated regional construction provision.
To become a spoke, providers should:
- Contact their regional CTEC to express interest.
- Demonstrate willingness to collaborate on shared delivery and curriculum planning.
- Align provision with regional skills needs identified by SAs and ERBs.
- Participate in CTEC‑led co‑design, CPD and knowledge‑sharing.
Your regional CTEC can discuss partnership options and guide you through the onboarding process.
