CITB Coronavirus Response Update
Source - CITB
Today’s industry summary contains updates on Grants, Skills and Training Fund and remote learning. There is also news on our Go Construct Buildathon competition and, to begin with, the newly launched Offsite Ready Project.
The Offsite Ready Project
We are pleased to say the CITB-funded Offsite Ready Project was launched today - digital brochure and information here. For background details on the investment, announced in June 2019, please click here.
Grants
On April 6 I announced that CITB would pay grants for second and third year apprentices in advance. Since then just under £3m has been paid to over 1,700 employers, supporting approximately 3,000 apprentices.
Following industry feedback, we extended our Advanced Grant support to Higher Level Apprenticeships on April 7. Over £154K has been paid to 42 employers to support 172 apprentices since then.
Skills and Training Fund
Our new Skills and Training Fund for micro, small and medium sized businesses was launched on April 1. To date we have received 137 applications. To apply for funding please click here.
Remote Learning
Earlier this week CITB increased the availability of Remote Learning Standards from 22 to 180. The full list of standards is now online and can be seen here.
Go Construct Buildathon
The Buildathon is in full swing and, I’m pleased to report, has exceeded expectations. The first webinar launch, on April 20, was a huge hit with contestants raring to go. We are fully booked for all regional events with just Buildathon 3 for England/Scotland (June) having limited spots left. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be a competition judge. I’m looking forward to seeing the shortlisted entries. Even if you cannot get a competition spot you can still download the Minecraft world from the 'Resources' section, via the Go Construct website, and have a go whenever you like!
CITB's COVID-19 updates page is refreshed daily and includes updates on the full range of our work.
You can also read the range of support measures made available to UK businesses and employees by the UK Government.