Golden Hello scheme to attract construction professional lecturers

£5,000 Golden Hello scheme to attract Colchester Institute lecturers to teach next generation of construction workers.

College bosses have said that the Golden Hello scheme, which could see new lecturers in the construction and engineering fields getting an extra £5,000 on top of their annual salary, if they stay for over two years, is money well spent as it will attract top industry professionals.

The new initiative, which is funded by Essex City Council, aims to attract industry professionals, who will be able to teach the next generation of construction workers to a high standard.

Director of faculty for construction and engineering technologies Adam Ward said: “The delivery of training and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects is a key national priority driven by both the desire to grow a productive, dynamic and innovative economy and the urgent employer demand for upskilling and reskilling workforces.

“No more so is this true than in Essex where many large scale construction projects are planned requiring thousands of new construction workers every year and where manufacturing and technology based companies are thriving yet stifled by a lack of available skills at all levels.”

He added: “We are absolutely committed to helping alleviate this skill shortage and as such are investing heavily in facilities, buildings labs and workshops and are working hard to promote career opportunities for all ages.

“The most important factor in realising our ambition is our teachers, trainers and assessors, and we are continuously looking for new teaching talent.”

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