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More than 12,000 companies from the construction industry have been involved in the government鈥檚 training service, Train to Gain, during its first two years of operating.

The training service, managed by the Learning and Skills Council, was set up to help employers tackle the urgent skills shortages in the UK, which was highlighted by the Leitch Review of Skills in December 2006.

In total one hundred thousand companies are involved in the service, but the government is calling on more employers to take advantage of the training service.

Chris Banks, chairman of the Learning and Skills Council, said: 鈥淥nly two years in, Train to Gain is growing in momentum and helping us combat the skills deficit.鈥�

There鈥檚 lots of work to be done if we鈥檙e to strengthen our economy, and compete globally

Chris Banks, Learning and Skills Council chairman

鈥淲e still need more businesses to get involved. There鈥檚 lots of work to be done if we鈥檙e to strengthen our economy, and compete globally.鈥�

The scheme is designed to enable employers access to the impartial advice of a Train to Gain skills broker, who will then help to identify their skills needs, and source the best tailored training provider and any funding for which they may be eligible.

In December 2007, the government announced a 拢1bn expansion of Train to Gain to enable businesses to get involved in training at all levels, from gaining qualifications at basic skills, through to leadership and management training.