Context
Kirklees college in partnership with Flannery Plant Hire and Kirklees council launched the Kirklees operator skills hub to meet local construction industry skill demands. The initiative includes VR simulators and classroom facilities for bootcamps.
Question
Recently, Kirklees college, in partnership with Flannery Plant Hire and Kirklees council, officially launched the Kirklees operator skills hub to meet local skills demand in the construction industry. This is a mobile unit with two virtual-reality plant machinery simulators and classroom facilities for skills bootcamps, opening many doors for young people in my constituency. Does the Minister agree that such initiatives will help many young people into work and help us bring about economic growth?
Answer from The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
I do agree with my hon. Friend. Our ministerial team recognises that this Government are about building homes and ensuring construction jobs go to those who will benefit from a career in the sector. I congratulate Kirklees college and all involved in this pioneering work. At the UK Construction Week conference, George Clarke highlighted fantastic opportunities in construction for great building businesses.
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