{"id":148038,"date":"2025-02-05T12:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?post_type=stakeholder&p=148038"},"modified":"2026-10-15T13:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:20:28","slug":"construction-industry-training-board-citb","status":"publish","type":"stakeholder","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/stakeholder\/construction-industry-training-board-citb\/148038\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)<\/a> is the designated industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland, and Wales<\/h2>\n

Its remit is to assist the construction industry in attracting talent and to champion skills development, with the overarching goal of building a better Britain. Its purpose is to support the construction industry in sustaining a workforce that is skilled, competent, and inclusive, both for the present and the future.<\/p>\n

CITB is committed to ensuring that the construction industry remains at the forefront of skill development and innovation, fostering a robust and diverse workforce that is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the sector.<\/p>\n

Investing in skills<\/h3>\n

To support the improvement of the training and skills system, CITB has committed to invest over \u00a3267m to ensure the skills system is fit for purpose now and in the future. It has been working collaboratively and at pace with the Government and industry to develop interventions to meet the construction workforce skills needs to deliver its homebuilding ambitions.<\/p>\n

A strong apprenticeship<\/a> pipeline is vital for SME employers and a healthy construction industry. Between April 2023 and March 2025, CITB is investing nearly \u00a3150m into apprenticeship grants, demonstrating the scale of support available. Since 2020, CITB has issued over 72,000 apprenticeship grants for individual learners and delivered 5,700 apprenticeship courses at the National Construction Colleges. During the same period, over 26,000 apprenticeship grants were awarded to construction employers.<\/p>\n

To further support the industry, CITB created its New Entrant Support Team, who are available to help employers find, recruit and retain apprentices \u2013 providing guidance every step of the way. This hands-on free support can cover recruitment, paperwork, accessing grants and funding, and ongoing mentoring throughout the apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

CITB offers three primary options to support businesses with the costs of training, all of which can be tailored by regional CITB advisors to meet specific business needs.<\/p>\n

Registered businesses can claim grants<\/strong> <\/a>upon the completion of construction-specific training and, in many cases, the grant amount covers the full cost of the training. Through Employer Networks<\/strong>, local CITB advisors source and book training on behalf of the employer, covering 70% of the training cost directly.<\/p>\n

Ideal for employers who can plan training in advance, the Skills and Training<\/a> Fund<\/strong> provides allowances based on company size, typically up to \u00a35,000 for small businesses. This funding can be provided upfront and may cover up to 100% of eligible training costs.<\/p>\n

Improving diversity, quality and productivity<\/h3>\n

CITB is committed to helping the industry improve diversity, quality and productivity as well as making construction a more attractive career choice for future generations. The following expanded initiatives can help employers meet demand head on:<\/p>\n