NEWLY elected MSP Michelle Campbell visited the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan this week to observe and learn about the experiences of apprentices.
The Inchinnan base is located within her constituency and serves employers and apprentices from across Scotland, helping to develop and sustain specialist construction skills.
Michelle Campbell toured the site and met with Ian Hughes, engagement director for Scotland, CITB, and John Grubb, curriculum manager at NCC.
Between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, NCC Scotland trained 1,335 learners. Last year, the college recruited 310 new apprentices and expects to recruit approximately 290 new starts this year. The apprentices are training across three categories including construction occupations, plant mechanics, and access (scaffolding).
Michelle Campbell MSP said, “I was delighted to visit CITB’s National Construction College in Inchinnan in Renfrew to see at first hand the tremendous work being carried out by young, highly-skilled individuals pursuing a career within Scottish construction. The training centre at Inchinnan offers excellent facilities for both young apprentices and adult upskilling and is the only one of its type in Scotland offering specialist training for Scotland’s construction workforce.
“Fully funded by private sector construction employers via the CITB levy, the NCC is a genuine example of how employers in Scotland, ably supported by CITB, can ensure much needed specialist occupations within the construction sector are maintained and remain an integral part of Scotland’s long-term economic and social priorities.”
Ian Hughes added, “It’s an amazing opportunity for us to have MSP Michelle Campbell come and witness the great work at our National Construction College in Inchinnan and showcase first-hand the vital role it plays in developing the next generation of Scotland’s construction workforce. The college provides specialist training that supports employers across the country and helps learners gain the skills, confidence and experience needed for successful careers in construction.
“With CITB’s Construction Workforce Outlook forecasting that the Scottish construction industry needs 2,590 extra workers each year from 2026 to 2030, it’s important that policymakers can see first-hand the value of investing in skills and apprenticeships to help meet Scotland’s future construction needs.”
