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CITB refreshes Skills & Training Fund to support firms hit by COVID-19

As the impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry becomes ever more apparent, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is refreshing its Skills and Training Fund (STF) to provide more support for micro, small and medium sized businesses.

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 1 April 2020

This update focusses on today’s launch of our newly expanded Skills and Training Fund which, in addition to the support for micro and small companies, includes a new fund for Medium sized employers, and our forthcoming Leadership and Management Development Fund for larger businesses.

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 26 March 2020

Today's key message is on the CITB’s decision to suspend industry levy collection.

Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 24 March 2020

Today's key messages are on support for apprentices, our new Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) app and information on a new employer support database.

Recruitment drive launched for new construction assessors

A project has launched to recruit and train 100 new construction assessors across all of Scotland’s construction Colleges.

New Go Construct service for local work experience on construction sites

CITB is developing a new online service featuring work experience opportunities on local construction sites, part of a drive to link candidates with employers.

Come along to CITB roadshows this Spring

Construction employers are being invited to attend the latest roadshows to shape how CITB serves industry and meets employers' training priorities.

Call for applications – plant operators training commission

Hundreds of plant operatives and assessors are to be trained up as part of a new three-year initiative from CITB.

CITB sets out over £290k to digitally transform Scottish construction

Scotland’s construction bosses and their suppliers are at the heart of a new, CITB-funded programme to give construction leaders the skills to drive digital transformation.

Skills Olympics takes Team UK to Russia

Team UK returned from the 'Skills Olympics' placing 12th out of 63 countries and took home 15 Medallions of Excellence.

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