CITB commits £50m for apprenticeship grants

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has supported more than 24,000 learners and nearly 9,000 employers with apprenticeship grants between April and December 2024.

Close to 8,000 of the employers assisted are micro and small businesses of fewer than 50 employees.

CITB committed almost £150m for apprenticeship grants from April 2023 to March 2025. It has provided more than £50m to employers for apprenticeship grants in the financial year so far.

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team has supported 3,500 new apprenticeship starts between April to December 2024 – more than doubling the number of new apprentices joining the industry compared to the previous period.

Deb Madden, Executive Director for Nations Engagement at CITB, said: “If you’re interested in pursuing an apprenticeship or hiring an apprentice, I urge you to get in contact with CITB to find out how we can support you.”