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A college in Kent has been granted a funding boost of \u00a3200,000 to expand its facilities to develop construction skills for the local area<\/h2>\n

Construction skills are set to gain a boost in Kent after Sheppey College revealed \u00a3200,000 funding has been awarded to develop new training provisions.<\/p>\n

The funding will be used to improve the facilities at the college, which is already used by around 300 students. This will enable a further 150 students to enrol and learn construction trade skills.<\/p>\n

College to offer skills training in a number of areas<\/h3>\n

The grant, which totals \u00a3223,798, comes from the South East Local Economic Partnership<\/a> (SELEP). The college will use it to develop new training provisions for bricklaying, carpentry, wall and floor tiling, multi-trades, and sustainable techniques. The current facilities will be expanded by 152 sq m and will act as a regional hub for construction skills training.<\/p>\n

There is certainly need for more construction skills training facilities, as the Construction Skills Network South East report 2015-19<\/a> estimated the region will need 970 more bricklayers during this period and 1,590 more wood-trades people.<\/p>\n

Construction sector needs more skilled workers<\/h3>\n

SELEP chairman Christian Brodie said: \u201cIt is clear that the construction industry has a need for more skilled labour.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis extended training facility will go some way to helping businesses in Swale, and the rest of Kent, remain competitive and able to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

College principal, Graham Razey, also commented, stating: \u201cAcross the whole of Swale, construction is a booming industry, which represents nine per cent of employment in the borough.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking to address the growth potential of this sector is key, and this grant will ensure that the College is delivering the skills which our local economy requires.\u201d<\/p>\n

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