Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA)

Building a sustainable future

We are dedicated to training the next generation of workers in the innovative techniques and technologies that will shape the homes of tomorrow. As the UK aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, green careers are becoming increasingly vital. In 2018, there were 185,000 full-time workers in England's low-carbon sectors with projections exceeding 1.18 million by 2050.

Our partnership with Northumbria University

Our partnership with Northumbria University will strengthen links between our two organisations and will come to life at HICSA, through educating, training and upskilling local people in housebuilding, commercial construction, modern methods and green construction techniques, including home retrofit. This collaboration creates a progression path for students from the age of 14 into meaningful study and work opportunities, providing them with a route to higher-level qualifications at the University. Our students will graduate with the critical skills and expertise needed to drive positive change, contributing to both the local workforce and the wider community's transition to a greener future.

Join us at Sunderland College and start a career that is both rewarding and future-proof.