Category: Funding
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Construction employers claim nearly £130m in CITB grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. During the 2024-25 financial year, CITB allocated nearly £130 million in grant support. Of this funding, £71.4 million was provided through various apprenticeship grants, supporting more than 30,000 learners and 10,000 employers,…
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Energy Transition Skills Hub receives funding boost
The project has already received £4.5 million from the Scottish government’s Just Transition Fund, £2.3 million from ETZ, and £500,000 from NESCol. Shell has also committed £1.8 million towards the running costs of the skills hub for the first five years, with a view to supporting 1,000 jobs in the region. The hub will include a community…