West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million skills programme to train 12,000 construction workers over three years, tackling the region’s labour shortage. Led by Dudley College’s Technical Excellence Hub, the scheme will support housing, transport and retrofit projects, with funding from the WMCA, government, and employers to boost skills, jobs, and regional growth.
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