Tag: training
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CITB announces £39m investment in construction colleges
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed a major investment in National Construction Colleges (NCC) over the next three years. The investment in NCC sites at Erith, Bircham, and Inchinnan will support the expansion of the training provision, increasing the range and volume of apprenticeship and commercial training opportunities available. The investment across the three…
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Bridging the gap between builders and educators
Claire Foreman signs the steel post in the new GMIoT building (image: University of Salford/GMIoT) The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology works with contractors to design qualifications to meet the sector’s needs. CM People speaks to some of the key players to hear how its apprenticeships are setting up the future workforce. As part of…
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Modern slavery initiative to highlight survivor experiences
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“Through the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we support thousands of professionals across the built environment and infrastructure sectors to better understand and manage modern slavery risks,” said EJ Allen, lead consultant for modern slavery and human rights at Action Sustainability. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Masonry matters: a mission to boost skills
A new association promises to solve the masonry sector’s recruitment and training challenges with an approach that targets micro companies. March this year saw the launch of the Masonry Association of Great Britain (MAGB), a new organisation that aims to boost recruitment and upskilling in the masonry sector. Current systems are not working, says the…
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Government cuts higher level apprenticeship funding
The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026. From next year, only existing apprentices or those aged 16-21 will be eligible for levy-funded training. According to the government, the new measures will allow levy funding to be “rebalanced towards training at lower levels, where…
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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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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…
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Griffin Electric rolls out annual Apprenticeship Training Program
Wayne J. Griffin Electric (Griffin Electric) recently held its annual Apprentice Competition for the hundreds of students enrolled in its in-house Apprenticeship Training Program. Taking place at its Holliston, Massachusetts headquarters and each of regional office in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, apprentices worked in small teams and competed against one another across a series…
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Skills initiative steers prison leavers into construction jobs
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Dan Edwards, director of Constructed Pathways, said: “Individuals nearing release may not be the first group of people that employers consider when facing a labour shortage. But by working in partnership with the prison, we are able to ensure that we’re working with people who want to turn their lives around, work hard in their…
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Job spotlight: construction graduate trainee, Bellway
Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of u003ca href=u0022https://www.bellway.co.uk/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eBellwayu003c/au003e’s graduate programme. After taking a year out of her architecture degree course to have her son, the young mum is no stranger to balancing the demands of work and home life [My advice to others is] it’s okay to ask…