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Young people will have the chance to train and get qualifications in sectors with long-term prospects thanks to a new initiative launched in response to the pandemic.

Supporting training through the recovery, retaining skilled workers and attracting new recruits is CITB's focus in the coming months.

Today's key messages focus on news of funding for the CLC’s Talent Retention Scheme (TRS); a scheme to support both employers and workers in the recovery of Covid-19; and an update on Site Operating Procedures. 

Today’s email includes news of our new CITB eCourses and the results of recent surveys of employers and training providers – research like this guides our decision-making as to support for industry at this time.

Today's update is focused on wellbeing and providing support for the NHS.

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.

Registration for SkillBuild 2020 is open from 2 March - 2 April.

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

Jobs set to peak in 2022 at 30,000 to build the new high speed line, says construction training body

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