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
People Sizewell C charter launched to boost local skills New charter includes a range of commitments to help address current and future workforce needs
People Neurodiversity training launched for construction workers New programme aims to help address the challenges facing neurodiverse construction professionals
People Open Doors 2025 calls for registrations Annual event aims to engage with young people and those seeking a change of career
People CITB defers levy consultation Consensus process will now start in March 2025, instead of February
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