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SkillBuild returns, as huge demand for construction…

The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK returns, with registration now open for SkillBuild 2023. The SkillBuild competition is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and offers an opportunity

Rugby and carpentry a winning mix for skilful Oliver

The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK returned earlier this year. SkillBuild is delivered by CITB in conjunction with WorldSkills UK, and as preparations for the National Finals get underway, we hear from finalist,

SkillBuild comes to Coleg Cambria on May 8 2019

SkillBuild, the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices, comes to Coleg Cambria, Wrexham on Wednesday May 8, 2019. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Skillbuild comprises of a

Rugby star Kyran Bracken at launch of UK-wide SkillBuild

Rugby World Cup winner Kyran Bracken has teamed up with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to kick off this year’s UK-wide SkillBuild (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) competition in Glasgow, to attract more people into

Business Plan (What We Do)

This one-year Business Plan builds upon work from 2020 which signalled our intent to focus on fewer priorities and maximise their impact.

Green Careers Week - Every job is a green job

The first ever Green Careers Week takes place this month. The aim of the campaign, which runs from November 07-12 is to shine a light on green career pathways. CITB has just published a dynamic Net Zero Action Plan which looks at the construction

The 14 best things about a construction apprenticeship

Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have today (23 August) been receiving their long-awaited GCSE results and will now be planning their next steps. At CITB we love construction apprenticeships, so we’ve come

New campaign to change young people's minds about…

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