The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has urged firms that develop projects which provide skills and training to construction workers to apply for funding.

Applications for CITB's next Flexible Funding opportunity are open today, 19 April.

The initiative offers funding for construction skills and training projects which are not already supported by CITB funding and last up to 18-months.

The scheme, which focuses on training areas identified as a 'priority' following consultations with employers, aims to help build a skilled workforce and support the sector for the future.


Overall, CITB has invested more than £1.7 million in Flexible Fund projects since September 2015.

In addition, a total of 45 projects have successfully acquired funding via the Skills and Training fund at a total value of £185,874.

Geeta Nathan, Head of Economic Analysis and Research at CITB, said: "We want as many construction firms and Federations to make an application. We updated our funding system last year, taking on board levy payers’ suggestions about how to simplify the process and make it more streamlined. With the new and improved system and £10 million in Flexible Funding to be allocated this year, there’s never been a better time to apply.”

The deadline for applications is 16 May.

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(LM)