Industry Impact Fund

Catherine Hawkett, Berkeley Homes Plc: "This project not only tackles the skills gap in net zero, but the understanding of the importance of acting on that skills gap. Those across education need to be able to deliver training in net zero, however those out in industry need to see the value in embracing net zero and upskilling in order for that training to actually take place and change to happen. This project will bring together different organisations across industry to contribute to resources and training, and ensure that a varied group of organisations across the UK can benefit. The Industry Impact Fund has given us the opportunity to bring our collaborative ideas to life."

OHOB Training Department: "Change Your Script is our campaign to challenge traditional thinking and open the mindset of how the Construction Industry is thought to be. With Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at its core, lifetime Skills development of the younger generation is achieved through Training and Mentorship.
Furthermore, through collaborative relationships with shareholders, we can overcome the challenges faced by the industry and young people Not in Education, Employment and Training, thus embracing the art of the possible."

Ian Hogg, Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd: "The Low Carbon Passport Programme brings together a unique collaboration that includes BE-ST, and a number of main contractor and education partners, all focused on the development and delivery of a programme of accredited low carbon skills training for the construction industry.  The programme directly addresses the need to equip Scotland with the skills necessary to decarbonise and achieve our Net Zero targets and has been made possible by the CITB Industry Impact Fund."

Sara Barnes, Interclass Plc:

"The Industry Impact Fund is an incredible opportunity for employers to take an idea that has the potential to make a difference in the industry and turn it into reality. Off the back of the findings from the National Federation of Builders Neurodiversity survey, we knew we needed to bring neurodiversity training into the industry and make it accessible for everyone to help increase awareness and understanding.

Thanks to the funding, we’ve been able to work with neurodiversity experts and trainers, combining their knowledge and expertise with our hands-on experience as a main contractor to create something truly valuable and unique for the industry. So far, the response has been fantastic – over 800 people have completed at least one of our eLearning modules which is amazing, and we’ve also had some great feedback from our training sessions which is exactly the kind of impact we were hoping for.

None of this would have been possible without the CITB and the Industry Impact Fund. They’ve been brilliant throughout the whole process - always there to offer support, answer questions, and have been open to us adapting our programme to reach even more people. They genuinely want to see your project succeed and make an impact.

If you have an idea for a new skills or training solution, even if it’s just in the early stages, I’d highly recommend having a conversation! I know so many people and businesses have great ideas but don’t know where to start. What I’d say is that the brilliant thing about the application process is that it helps you map out a solid plan to bring your idea to life and make sure it offers a sustainable and achievable solution for the industry."