MAKING THE TRAINING CONNECTIONS
Working with further education (FE) colleges and other educational bodies nationwide and linking them
more closely with the timber industry, the Institute of Carpenters’ (IOC) mission is to help create a new
framework that meets the developing training needs of a fast-changing industry facing a mounting skills shortage.
Click the link below to read President Geoff Rhodes’ recent Opinion Piece in TTJ’s February publication where he talks about how having a skilled and knowledgeable workforce across the timber sector
has never been more critical and the latest developments at the Institute of Carpenters. In addition, Geoff discusses FE member colleges, the importance of CLOs and the free student membership scheme and the success of the Third Year Student awards.