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Shaping a Skilled and Diverse Sector
Building the future construction workforce
The Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTEC) programme brings together colleges, employers and sector partners to reshape how construction skills are developed across England.
Underpinned by a robust Theory of Change, new workforce diversification research, and a national Skills Data Observatory & Hub, we are creating the evidence, capability and partnerships needed for a more skilled, diverse and future‑ready construction workforce.
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Theory of Change
The CTEC Theory of Change provides a shared roadmap for strengthening construction skills delivery.
Workforce Diversification
Construction continues to face major diversity challenges, with only 11% women and 5.4% ethnic minority representation in the workforce.