Construction academy trains 1,100 in first year

The Hercules Construction Academy first opened its doors to students in January 2024.

A construction academy based in Nuneaton has trained more than 1,100 people in its first year.

The Hercules Construction Academy opened its doors, offering courses for both school-leavers and existing construction workers, in January 2024.

School leaders had originally hoped to train 400 people in courses that cover technical skills, health and safety, and management.

The UK will need almost 225,000 extra construction workers by 2027, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

The courses range from short sessions that last a day, to apprenticeships that run for two years.

Brusk Korkmaz, CEO of Hercules Site Services, said: "2024 was a massive first year for the Hercules Construction Academy.

"I'm hugely proud that the team has been able to train and up-skill 1,100 people and help the unemployed get back into work."