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“My experience has been inspirational” - Community Liaison officer Sabrina Robertson
CSF Blog Sabrina Robertson
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Construction – a sector with a real heart and soul
I can’t believe after nearly 17 challenging but immensely rewarding years at CITB, I will be stepping down as CEO.
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Who benefits from the Construction Levy?
It’s a big question. Well, there is of course a clear focus on Levy payers, but if it were collected, with an aim of simply giving it back, there would be no point.
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How one employer is training future female leaders
As today marks International Women’s Day, Dawn Hillier, Head of Standards and Qualifications Strategy at CITB, takes a closer look at the efforts being made to support female progression through CITB’s Leadership and Management Development Fund.
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”I would encourage any girls out there to consider construction as a worthwhile career”
To celebrate International Women’s Day, CITB Apprenticeships Officer Barbara Hastie, 45, explains why this is a great time for women to enter the construction industry.
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CSF gives Paul new appetite for life
In February 2020, 54-year old print manager Paul Whitlock decided it was time for a fresh start and to undertake a new challenge. Having refurbished a few properties in his spare time he decided to set up as a painter and decorator as it was something he could turn his hand to quickly, without needing to go through the lengthy training necessary to become a plumber or an electrician. It also meant he could start earning money relatively quickly.
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The challenges and opportunities of getting apprentices into jobs
With National Apprenticeship Week 2021 drawing to a close, CITB's Director of Strategy and Policy Steve Radley explains the challenges and opportunities of getting apprentices into the construction industry.
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Rupert Perkins: speaking up for SMEs as a member of CITB funding committee
Rupert Perkins is Managing Director at John Perkins Construction, which has offices in Bristol and Newport. Here he discusses his role as a member of the CITB Industry Funding Committee.
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Tackling health and safety during a pandemic
Simon Rosser, SHEQ Manager at Hereford Asbestos Services, explains why he completed CITB’s COVID-19 eCourse and the ways it will be beneficial moving forward.
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Seven things we learned from CITB colleges to construction report
Steve Radley, CITB Policy Director, on ways to address findings that 60% of construction students at college don't get jobs in the industry.