Planning for Growth: Housing Sector Breakfast

Schedule

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Valency Building | Truro, EN

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Bringing together employers from the housing and construction sectors for a focused and practical session designed to support the workforce.
About this Event

Attendees will receive a clear update on current funding routes, available training options, and the latest Apprenticeship Reforms, with a particular focus on how these changes impact the housing and construction workforce.

The event will also include a hands-on taster for a new Project Management for Construction short course, offering a practical insight into the skills and learning approach employers can expect.

Employers will have the opportunity to share their priority skills gaps across new build projects and housing stock management, helping to inform future training provision aligned with local housing strategies.

The event will conclude with dedicated time to network, connect with peers, and explore follow-on conversations around partnerships, bespoke training, and next steps.


High-Level Objectives
1. Update: Brief employers on funding routes, training options, and ongoing Apprenticeship Reforms that impact workforce planning in housing and construction.

2. Experience: Deliver a practical taster session for a new Project Management for Construction short course.

3. Listen: Capture employers’ priority skills gaps for new build and housing stock management aligned to local housing strategies.

4. Connect: Enable networking and follow-on conversations for partnerships and bespoke training.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:25 AM
Arrival, Breakfast & Networking
πŸ•‘: 08:25 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome & Purpose
πŸ•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Truro & Penwith College Update: Funding & Training
πŸ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Taster: Project Management for Construction (Short Course)
πŸ•‘: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Employer Roundtables: Critical Skills for Local Housing Delivery
πŸ•‘: 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM
Feedback Headlines & Next Steps
πŸ•‘: 09:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Final Networking & Close
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Valency Building, Truro College, Truro, United Kingdom

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