The UK construction sector faces a critical skills gap, but one academy is leading the charge in bridging it. The Hercules Construction Academy, based in Nuneaton, has exceeded all expectations in its first year, training over 1,100 individuals—nearly three times its original target.
Launched in January 2024, the academy set out to provide essential training for both school-leavers and experienced construction professionals, covering technical skills, health and safety, and management. With the UK needing an additional 225,000 construction workers by 2027, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the demand for high-quality training has never been greater.
Offering everything from one-day courses to two-year apprenticeships, Hercules Construction Academy has rapidly established itself as a key player in workforce development. CEO Brusk Korkmaz hailed the academy’s first-year success as a major milestone, emphasising the importance of up-skilling workers and providing opportunities for the unemployed to re-enter the workforce.
With its impressive first-year achievements, Hercules Construction Academy is proving itself as a powerhouse for talent development in the UK construction industry.
Hercules Site Services plc (LON:HERC) is a collaborative, innovative company delivering services of the highest standards within the Civil Engineering sector of the construction industry. Hercules Construction Academy provides a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required for a long and successful career in the construction industry.
