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CITB backs new suicide prevention training programme tailored to Scottish construction industry
CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training
To mark the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week (12 May – 18 May 2025), The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its latest figures for its mental health training. Since 2018, CITB has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training – vital support for an industry facing a mental health crisis.
New plant training standards launching on June 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18, 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together closely to introduce short-course training standards for plant categories that reflect the increased requirements and responsibilities for plant operators.
CITB provides nearly £130m in grant support for construction employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for supporting construction employers and learners through its Grants Scheme. CITB provided nearly £130m in grant support during the financial year (FY) 2024–25.
CITB Employer Networks helped over 50,000 learners access construction training in 2024-25
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative. It was the second full year of operation for the initiative, and figures show the Networks supported 50,966 learners in the financial year (FY) 2024-25, an increase from 11,468 the previous, inaugural year.
Meeting the evolving needs of the construction industry with Sector Skills Plans
The construction industry is at a pivotal moment, with the Government working toward ambitious homebuilding targets, and investing in large infrastructure projects – such as the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing and Luton Airport expansion schemes, respectively approved in March and April this year.
New Chair of CITB Wales Nation Council is appointed
CITB is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn Osborne, Managing Director of Borne Consult Ltd, as the new Chair of its Wales Nation Council.
Toni's journey from ex offender to steel worker
As part of CITB’s Onsite Experience Hub programme in England, £9.2m of funding was approved to enable over 7,900 people to become employment and site-ready and at least 4,100 people to secure sustained employment between 2021 and 2025.
The Construction Industry Training Board launches its Business Plan 2025-26
This Business Plan sets out the practical first steps CITB will take to implement its Strategic Plan 2025-29 to support the construction industry to close the skills gap. This plan sets out three key pillars to address the top priorities the construction industry wants CITB to focus on: getting more trained people into industry; making sure good quality, relevant training is available at the right time and place; and improving the skills of the current workforce
CITB’s specialist New Entrant Support Team helps over 4,000 apprentices join the industry in 2024-25
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The figures show that NEST supported 4,128 apprenticeship starts in the financial year 2024-25, an increase from 2,340 the previous year.