Category: employers
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The 5% Club announces honorary role for outgoing Balfour Beatty chief
Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed life president of The 5% Club. Quinn founded the national charity in 2013 to drive skills development and combat youth unemployment. The 5% Club was established on the principle that businesses should aim for at least 5% of their workforce to be in ‘earn and…
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Levy-paying employers endorse CITB proposals
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has received support from 67% of construction employers for its 2026-29 levy proposals. In addition, 12 out of the 14 prescribed organisations – federations and associations that present the levy proposals to their levy-paying members – are in agreement with the 2026-29 proposals. Typically undertaken every three years, the…
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CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. Employer Networks are funded by CITB and offer bespoke training and financial support for employers. They also give employers a direct channel to communicate their training needs and advise on how funding should be…