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CITB to invest over £100m in grants to train construction workers this year

More than £100million in grants is being invested by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to help construction workers train and get the skills they need. From 1 April 2023, CITB is doubling grant rates for short courses to help businesses offer more training and support employers delivering core skills training to their teams amid rising costs.

CITB’s response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Tim Balcon, CITB Chief Executive, said: The inclusion of in-demand construction occupations on the Shortage Occupation List is an important step in bridging the current skills gap identified in CITB's recent Construction Skills Network report, as construction rebounds from the pandemic.

NCC’s Andrew wins Plant Mechanic Apprentice of the Year award

Solution-seeking Andrew Manson has been named Plant Mechanic Apprentice of the Year.

How we’re supporting Scottish Apprentices

It’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week – and our Engagement Director for Scotland Ian Hughes has been busy sharing details of his team’s work with apprentices and employers to get the best skills for Scotland.

Cymraeg at CITB

This St David’s Day, we are putting a spotlight on CITB’s commitment to supporting the Welsh language.

CITB Wales update: 83% rise in skills and training funding

Welcome to CITB Wales quarterly update. Here’s news on our work that will help you get the most from our services across Wales.

CITB’s employer network pilot to offer construction sector specific support

Employers can now receive expert advice and support from sector specific networks, as part of the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) employer network pilot. As well as the local training networks, selected sectors will also be supported making it even easier to find and fund appropriate construction training.

From NCC apprentice to social media superstar

Ten years on from completing her plant operative apprenticeship at CITB's NCC, Amy Underwood is using her huge online presence to promote construction to the next generation.

Helping Onsite T Level students into construction jobs

The CITB and partners (DfE, IFATE, NOCN, Gatsby Foundation and the Association of Colleges (AOC)) are piloting a new way for T Level students to demonstrate full occupational competence once in work.

Apprentices talk to podcast about their experiences for National Apprenticeship Week

To celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we’ve teamed up with the Construction Talk podcast to bring you apprentices’ experiences and some industry insights from our Engagement Director for Wales, Julia Stevens.

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