People CITB announces changes to employer fund amid ‘disruptive’ period The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to its Employer Networks funding system ahead of the new financial year.
People CITB apologises for ‘short notice’ ahead of funding and grant cuts The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
People Government unveils plans for 50,000 new apprenticeships A £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, according to the government.
People West Midlands mayor commits £75m to boost construction skills West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million construction skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years.
People CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action CITB recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry
People Apprenticeship funding cuts are a ‘major blow’ for construction employers New research shows that changes to funding for Level 7 apprenticeships could cost UK employers around £214m in additional training costs.
People Government cuts higher level apprenticeship funding The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026.
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 Energy Transition Skills Hub receives funding boost The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has awarded £400,000 to help deliver an Energy Transition Skills Hub in Scotland.
People Government announces £600m investment in construction skills New reforms aim to help address skills shortages and attract a generation of new talent to construction
People Brickwork apprenticeship scheme secures funding boost The Lee Marley training academy aims to help support the next generation of skilled construction professionals
People CITB expands support for ‘grandfather rights’ CSCS cardholders Enhanced grants can be used for the industry accreditation transition until March 2026
People ECITB allocates £200k funding for mobile training units A national training provider has been awarded £200,000 to help support skills across the engineering construction industry. The funding has been awarded to 3t Training Services as part of the…
Digital Construction Regulations and compliance: is there a better way? Dr Ahmed Alnaggar, digital construction lead at the Construction Innovation Hub, explains how the D-COM project will help firms to understand the complex regulatory landscape and meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
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