Construction News February 2013

CITB - CONSTRUCTIONSKILLS DOUBLES FUNDING TO BOOST INDUSTRY SKILLS BASE

CITB - ConstructionSkills has announced it will more than double the rate of grant available to employers for Training Plan and Short Duration training courses for one year only in a bid to boost the industry's skills base.

The increases will benefit around 5,000 employers.

Under the new temporary grant increase Training Plans commenced and Short Duration courses carried out between 01 August 2012 and 31 July 2013 will rise from £22.50 to £50 per day. A further £11.00 will also be made available to employers eligible for supplementary payments, making a total of £61.00 per day.

Chris Jones, Chairman of the GSWP, said: "I'm sure that our decision to increase grants to reward employers that train is welcome news for the industry. These are difficult times for our industry - 2012 has proved to be significantly tougher than expected and with businesses needing to adapt to survive, this additional grant should help incentivise construction firms build a highly-qualified workforce that is capable of capitalising on work opportunities as the sector returns to growth."

For information on the Levy and Grant legislation contact CITB-ConstructionSkills on 0344 994 4455 or e-mail: levy.grant@cskills.org

Source: www.cskills.org

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