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Construction – it’s a woman’s job
On International Women’s Day 2018, Chief Executive Sarah Beale blogs on the need to make the construction industry one which is open and attractive to all.
Suites of National Occupational Standards
Find information about your National Occupational Standards suite, including its relevant frameworks, structures and projects.
How to find and recruit an apprentice
An apprenticeship combines learning at a college/training provider with on-site experience to give apprentices the right mix of technical and practical skills.
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
Locations
Find out where our locations are across the UK
History
The history of CITB, from its set-up in 1964, key milestones, to present day and looking ahead to the future.
Construction’s biggest challenge
I’d like to start this blog by thanking everyone who has completed their CITB Levy Return. Let’s be honest, paperwork is not an enticing task. However, it is a vitally important one where the Levy is concerned. So, to all those who have met
Scottish housebuilders team up to change the industry
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has changed the world of construction, but adopting it can be difficult for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).
What is the NSAfC?
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) is a way of working that enables you to get the skills you need on site, on time.
"Why not build something good?"
21-year-old Chanell Fraser-Kellman from northwest London decided early on that she wouldn’t choose the path taken by many of her contemporaries at school – crime, drug-taking, carrying knives – so instead she joined the construction industry.
“A journey I will treasure”
Since training with Cyfle Building Skills award-winning apprentice and Construction Ambassador Lynsey Davies, 37, has had a colourful construction journey. Lynsey has gained a NVQ in plastering, managed the construction of a maternity ward project
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
Sedgemoor District Council
Sedgemoor District Council needed a better way to encourage local businesses to employ local people – and the National Skills Academy for Construction was perfect for the job.
Green skills needed for all construction jobs
Globally, progress on climate action has not been anywhere near fast enough. The coronavirus pandemic led to a historic drop in global emissions last year, but it will be a glaring anomaly unless big changes are made.
Esh Group trains the next generation in carbon reduction
Construction and operation of the built environment accounts for almost half of all UK greenhouse gas emissions. With the Climate Change Act target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, the industry has a long way to go.
Diary of a CITB Engagement Adviser
My job is to help firms get all the funding they’re eligible for, writes CITB Engagement Adviser Abbie Langridge.
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
Stress: know the signs and act
In Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look at stress, what it is, how to recognise it in ourselves and others, and how to deal with it.
Hub South West Scotland
The question was how to encourage local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in south-west Scotland to access £500 million of construction investment – and create training and job opportunities in the process. The answer was the client based
Journey to becoming a Plant Operator
Recent NCC apprentice, David Campbell, explains how a 12 week plant operation course gave him the skills to accelerate his career.
From salon to site: Gina's journey
23-year-old Gina Gray had once dreamed of becoming a hairdresser but now tells her story on how she got into construction.
Recruit an apprentice in England
How to recruit an apprentice in England and the support you can receive from CITB.
Welsh construction’s golden opportunity
Welsh construction has, says Leigh Hughes, a once in a generation chance to influence curriculum reform.
“Construction is a really good career choice”
Mum-of-two Ceri Camilleri spent 20 years in teaching before switching careers and entering the world of construction. CITB Wales spoke to Ceri, at our Employer Roadshow in Cardiff.
VINCI and City of York Council – putting social value and …
Many new entrants to construction leave the industry early in their career. VINCI Construction’s solution? Helping them find their passion.
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Multi-skilling for the future with B4Box
Social building enterprise B4Box identified a strong business case for developing a multi-skilled workforce – but with a lack of multi-trade training providers out there, they decided to do it themselves.
Holly Price: Becoming a CITB Trustee
CITB is seeking two new Board Trustees. Here, Holly Price, Keltbray Training and Development Director, discusses her experience as a trustee.
It was easier than I thought it would be
Today, 22 August, 4.8 million 16-17 year-olds will be anxiously clutching the brown envelope containing their long-awaited GCSE results.
Busting myths about BIM
Find out more about how BIM really works.
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.
Learnings from lockdown: Safe Hands Consultants
Safe Hands Health and Safety Consultancy learnt three key lessons from lockdown.
CITB chief executive recruitment campaign begins
CITB has begun its hunt for a new Chief Executive. Sarah Beale, CEO since 2017, exits the role this autumn after tendering her resignation towards the end of last year.
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
“It doesn’t matter who you are - you can do it!”
There’s never been a better time for women to enter construction.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Success breeds success!
As Scotland prepares to celebrate Apprenticeship Week (1-5 March), a young painter/decorator from Drumchapel has completed an incredible triple. Anthony Morton has been nominated for Apprentice of the Year at a prestigious Glasgow college – just
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 10 February 2021
I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. Today’s email details what we’re doing this National Apprenticeship Week, and some of the findings following the publication of the annual Migration Survey.
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
Enabling the enablers: Using CITB funding for specialist…
From upskilling staff to attracting new recruits and increasing the services they offer, the team at Sanctus have enjoyed a wealth of benefits as a result of applying to CITB’s Skills and Training Fund.
Carillion, COVID-19 and site carpentry: an…
Neither COVID-19 lockdowns nor the collapse of Carillion have stopped Level 3 site carpentry apprentice Cezary Poniatowski from succeeding in his construction career.
The challenges and opportunities of getting apprentices…
With National Apprenticeship Week 2021 drawing to a close, CITB's Director of Strategy and Policy Steve Radley explains the challenges and opportunities of getting apprentices into the construction industry.
Cash injection from CITB makes social enterprise more…
At Langloch Farm in Lanark, a small town in bonny central Scotland, there’s a social enterprise that buzzes with positive energy.
Zoe Evans, Llanelli painter and decorator, is British…
Zoe Evans, a 21 year old painter and decorator from Llanelli, has been named the GB Apprentice of the Year and Welsh Apprentice of the Year at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Apprenticeship Awards.
Calling the construction industry: It’s 'Time to…
Mental health problems affect one in four of us, yet fear and ignorance often stop us from getting the help we need. That’s why we should start talking about mental health and break down the barriers and stigmas that hold us back.