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New campaign to change young people's minds about construction
With 168,500 construction job opportunities being created by 2023, CITB has launched a new campaign to help get more young people on the tools. The industry needs to change the hearts and minds of under-25s to address the skills shortage, as 71% of them are currently turned off by construction jobs according to research.

International Women’s Day Event POSTPONED
Friday’s #IWD event POSTPONED. After careful consideration & the potential risk to children & their families in relation to the Coronavirus, we have decided to postpone Friday’s event.

We want you! Calling all construction trainees for SkillBuild 2020
Registration for SkillBuild 2020 is open from 2 March - 2 April.

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.

CITB and NFRC agree to suspend tiling and slating competition from SkillBuild 2020
SkillBuild 2020 update.

Open Doors: An important opportunity for industry
Zara Edmondson from Kier reveals the value of taking part in Open Doors and why more businesses should get on board.

CITB signs heads of terms with West Suffolk College over NCC in Norfolk
CITB confirms that it is to sign a heads of terms agreement with West Suffolk College over the sale of the National Construction College (NCC) at Bircham Newton.

CITB comment on Home Office migration plan
CITB Strategy and Policy Director Steve Radley, said: “CITB cautiously welcomes lowering the salary threshold for skilled migrants, increasing the number of construction occupations eligible to work in the UK, and the commitment to monitor and respond to skills shortages.

National Apprenticeship Week 2020: Hear from employers
For National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we hear from the employers at the forefront of apprenticeship delivery.

The HoloLens: Transforming construction
Digital tech company, PAULEY, discusses how CITB's Flexible Fund has helped in transforming tunnelling training through immersive learning.
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