More than 30,000 apprentices received construction scholarships

The Construction Industry Training Board has published data on scholarships allocations for 2025, showing that it provided £120 million to support 30,000 apprentices and 10,000 employers. This is quite a significant contribution, especially considering the substantial labor shortage in the market. However, what does this program represent, and how will it influence the construction industry in the future?

The main source: CITB supports 30,000 apprentices

What does this program present

During the financial year, 30,837 apprentices were supported. Training grants also supported 10,410 construction employers over the past year, of which 9,258 were small and micro businesses.

The CITB Travel to Train grant for construction employers in England, Scotland, and Wales exists to support apprentices who need to travel for training after completing their college year. The funding covers travel expenses as well as accommodation costs. This year, the Travel to Train grant supported 3,794 apprentices and 1,217 employers. They received a total of £8.2 million through the scheme.

How do building scholarships influence the industry in the future?

Such a program has  positive influence on the construction industry. According to the Construction Workforce Outlook (CWO) conducted by CITB, construction output is expected to grow by an average of 2.1% per year from now until 2029. The CWO also states that an average of 47,000 additional construction workers will be needed each year to meet demand, and CITB grants remain vital for creating a sustainable and resilient workforce environment in the construction sector.

Fencyx, as one of the leaders of UK wholesale suppliers, supports this initiative. We hope that this program will help solve the problem of the shortage of construction workers and improve construction processes.

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