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Barnet and Southgate College announced as sub-regional lead for construction skills

London, UK

Barnet and Southgate College has been selected as one of four Sub-Regional Leads for the London Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), recognising its continued commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-aligned construction education. 

The appointment forms part of a national initiative to strengthen the UK’s construction workforce and address growing skills shortages across the sector. Through the CTEC programme, leading colleges will collaborate with industry partners to expand training opportunities and support the development of highly skilled construction professionals. 

Supporting London’s construction skills pipeline 

As a sub-regional lead, Barnet and Southgate College will play a key role in shaping best practice in construction education across London. The College will work closely with employers, training providers and industry bodies to strengthen employer engagement, share expertise and ensure training pathways reflect the needs of the modern construction industry. 

The role will also support the development of world-class technical pathways, helping learners gain the skills, knowledge and experience required to progress into successful careers in the construction sector. 

Commitment to high-quality technical education 

The recognition highlights the College’s strong track record in delivering construction training that responds directly to employer demand locally and nationally while supporting students into meaningful careers.Strengthening industry partnerships 

By taking on this leadership role within the CTEC network, Barnet and Southgate College will help drive collaboration between education providers and employers across the region. 

Looking ahead 

With London facing increasing demand for skilled construction workers, the CTEC programme aims to ensure training provision keeps pace with the industry’s evolving needs. 

Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) are a network of specialist training hubs launched by the UK Department for Education (DfE) in 2025 to tackle severe skills shortages in the construction industry. Backed by £100m, these colleges serve as regional hubs—one in each of the nine English regions, plus a unique cross-regional hub—to train over 40,000 future construction professionals by 2029.