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Where can I learn more about the CITB Grants Scheme?
The CITB grants scheme provides grants for employers in the construction sector to train their workers.
The scheme helps to maintain health and safety standards on construction sites and to ensure the right
skills are available for the sector to grow.
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 Are you an Apprenticeship
vacancy for an Levy/Skills and Growth Levy
apprenticeship? payer?
The apprenticeship levy is for UK employers
Registering a vacancy who hold a wage bill for employees of
for an apprenticeship more than £3 million pounds. This is
can be achieved
in a number of Levy for UK employers to help fund new
ways. The National apprenticeships and is not the same as
Apprenticeship Service the CITB Levy. The UK government is
reforming the Apprenticeship Levy into
and Construction the Skills and Growth Levy to expand its
Talentview can be used
by both employers and training providers to advertise a scope beyond apprenticeships and better
position. Training providers should also offer information, align workforce training with economic
advice and guidance to any employer looking to recruit needs. Under the new system, qualifying
employers will still contribute 0.5% of
an apprentice. To find out more speak to your training their payroll if they exceed the £3 million

provider or alternatively call 0800 015 0600 or email:
nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk annual wage threshold, but funds will now
also support broader skills development
If you are CITB registered, then you can also use CITB initiatives, including short courses and
to help you employ an apprentice. Your local customer training for in-demand sectors. This change
engagement advisor can help find you a provider and aims to increase flexibility for businesses

support you with claiming grants. and ensure the levy addresses current and
future skills gaps.
www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/contact-citb/
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