Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Accelerated Apprenticeships

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Accelerated Apprenticeships, a fast-track route intended to support the Government's ambition to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 while alleviating regional construction skills shortages.

As part of CITB's broader homebuilding support package, the scheme targets 1,680 apprenticeship starts over four years in key trades such as bricklaying, carpentry and roofing.

An initial five programmes will be created with further education colleges and training providers, with a further 15 planned by mid-2029. Provision will be focused on areas with the highest housing demand and mapped to local labour market needs. This aligns with CITB's new strategic partnerships with regional mayors across England and the delivery of Local Skills Improvement Plans, supporting an integrated construction skills ecosystem.

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