People Construction must ‘change and rethink’ workforce strategy, CITB says The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Construction Workforce Outlook 2025-29 report, which sets out the skills needed to meet future industry demand.
People National Masonry Academy gets CITB approval The National Masonry Academy (NMA) has been recognised as a CITB-approved training organisation.
People CITB announces £39m investment in construction colleges The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed a major investment in National Construction Colleges (NCCC) over the next three years.
People Levy-paying employers endorse CITB proposals The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has received support from 67% of construction employers for its 2026-29 levy proposals.
People Construction employers claim nearly £130m in CITB grants CITB has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners.
People CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’ The Construction Industry Training Board has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures.
People Let’s address construction’s evolving skills challenge Industry-led Sector Skills Plans will help employers meet current and future skills demands.
People CITB outlines priorities for the year ahead The Construction Industry Training Board has published its Business Plan for 2025-26
People CITB nearly doubles NEST apprenticeship starts The Construction Industry Training Board has released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST)
Opinion Slow apprenticeship levels may threaten Labour’s growth agenda Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris.
People CITB begins levy consultation process Consensus process for the 2026-29 levy proposals will take place between 17 March and 9 May
People Two-thirds more women starting apprenticeships, study shows Report reveals the number of women starting and completing apprenticeships has surged in recent years
People CITB unveils four-year plan to address construction skills challenges Construction skills body aims to support more than 15,000 new entrants into employment
People NAW 2025: Apprenticeship starts must triple to meet construction demand New report highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the construction industry
People NAW 2025: CITB reveals impact of apprenticeship grants As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, the construction skills body is highlighting the support available for businesses and apprentices
People Call for SkillBuild 2025 competitors The multi-trade skills competition aims to showcase construction and the array of roles available in the industry
News Review proposes CITB and ECITB merger The review of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), published yesterday (30 January), has called for the two organisations to become a “single, rebranded body”.
People ‘Bold new vision’ for CITB and ECITB as merger proposed Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model
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