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Where can I learn more about the CITB Grants Scheme?
CITB provides grants for construction industry employers who provide training for their workforce.
The Grants Scheme helps the industry maintain high standards, making sure people are being trained
in the right skills for the industry to thrive.
For further details on CITB grants and how to claim them, go to www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/

CONTACT A LOCAL CITB ADVISOR:
ENGLAND, WALES and SCOTLAND
You can contact CITB via email levy.grant@citb.co.uk or
via phone 0344 994 4455 (8am - 6pm Monday to Friday)
Alternatively, you can locate any advisor in a
geographical area by going to:
www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/what-we-do/
citb-in-your-local-area/
NORTHERN IRELAND
To contact CITB Northern Ireland
Tel: 020 9082 5466
Email: info@citbni.org.uk

How can I register a vacancy for Are you a Growth and
an apprenticeship? Skills Levy payer?
Registering a vacancy for an apprenticeship in The Growth and Skills Levy applies to UK employers
England is done through the Apprenticeship with an annual UK payroll of more than £3 million.
Service on the UK government’s platform.
Qualifying employers contribute 0.5 % of their total UK
Employers and training providers use the Recruit pay bill to the levy, which is collected through PAYE.
an apprentice tool within the Apprenticeship This levy supports investment in workforce training
Service to create, post and manage apprenticeship and skills development.
vacancies, which are then published on the Find The Growth and Skills Levy has replaced the former
an apprenticeship service where potential Apprenticeship Levy and expands the use of levy funds
candidates can search and apply. Employers beyond apprenticeships alone. While apprenticeships
can either manage the recruitment process remain a core part of the system, employers can
themselves or ask their training provider to do now also use levy funds to pay for a wider range
this on their behalf. of approved skills training, including short courses,
Training providers should still offer information, modular training and foundation apprenticeships,
advice and guidance to any employer looking to particularly in priority and high-demand sectors.
recruit an apprentice and can support with It is important to note that the Growth and Skills
posting vacancies via the Apprenticeship Levy is separate from the CITB Levy, which applies

Service if the employer wants assistance. specifically to the construction industry and is
administered independently.
For help and support with using the
Apprenticeship Service (e.g., registering The purpose of the Growth and Skills Levy is to give
accounts, posting vacancies, or troubleshooting), employers greater flexibility, ensure training investment
contact the Apprenticeship Service Helpdesk: better reflects current and future skills needs, and
08000 150 600 or email: support productivity and economic growth across
helpdesk@manage-apprenticeships.service.gov.uk the UK.
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