CITB has developed a new online portal to make it easier for employers to access the CITB Grants Scheme. CITB Online Services now allows employers to submit and manage applications for Apprenticeship, Qualification and Short Course grants, which could previously only be applied for via email, as well as submit their Levy Return.
The online portal enables employers to save draft grant applications and track when they have been processed, as well as control who within their business has access to the information. Employers who already have a Levy or Grant account with CITB can use their existing details to log in without registering again, although Levy and Grant access are requested separately so employers who only have Levy access will need to ‘request access to your employer’ and select Grant access in order submit grant applications.
Whilst the existing route of submitting grant applications via email will remain available for the time being, employers are being encouraged to start using CITB Online Services going forwards. CITB has published a range of guidance and is running webinars to provide a ‘hands?on look’ at the portal on Wednesday 12 November, Monday 24 November, Wednesday 3 December and Thursday 11 December which members can register to attend. Further support is also available from your local CITB adviser.
