CITB: CITB Supports Thousands of Apprentices and Employers Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

As National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February 2025) approaches, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights its strong commitment to apprenticeship support. Between April and December 2024, CITB provided apprenticeship grants to over 24,000 learners and nearly 9,000 employers, reinforcing its role in developing the UK's construction workforce. A significant portion of this support benefited micro and small businesses, with close to 8,000 employers with fewer than 50 employees receiving funding. This demonstrates the wide-reaching impact of CITB's apprenticeship grants in helping construction firms of all sizes invest in skilled talent. CITB has committed nearly £150 million in apprenticeship funding between April 2023 and March 2025, with over £50 million already distributed to employers in the current financial year. This year's National Apprenticeship Week theme, 'Skills for Life,' is particularly relevant to the construction industry. With more than 180 different occupations and over 100 construction apprenticeship pathways, individuals at any stage of their career can develop lifelong skills and secure a future in the sector. CITB's New Entrant Support Team (NEST) has also supported over 3,500 new apprenticeship starts between April to December 2024 - more than doubling the number of new apprentices they've helped join the industry compared to the ...