Government announces new fund to help plug skills gap

By Jordan Marshall2018-06-18T13:19:00

The £22m fund will help train people onsite

Skills minister Anne Milton has launched a £22m fund to help tackle the construction skills shortage.

The 18-month scheme is funded by the Department for Education and will be administered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Its purpose is to help meet the needs of employers and tackle the construction skills shortage, while also supporting those who want to join the industry, particularly adult learners.

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