Construction trainers guide construction and infrastructure companies and employees in sustainable development and professionalization. Collaboration in education works. It makes the construction and infrastructure sector stronger and the Netherlands more beautiful. (Continuing) training is one of the keys to success. According to the 2015-2017 Construction Industry Collective Labor Agreement, employers and employees are now responsible for maintaining professional skills and shaping sustainable employability. But that's not so easy in a relatively fragmented education sector. Which paths should you follow?
Seven industry training institutes – Bouwmensen, BouwCirkel, BOB, Civilion, Betonvereniging, KOB, and SOMA Bedrijfsopleidingen – affiliated with Volandis (the new knowledge and advisory center for the sector), provide clarity. Under the name "Bouwopleiders" (Construction Trainers), they join forces to provide a cohesive, well-organized, and high-quality training and education program for all levels of the industry, from skilled tradesperson to project manager and director.