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ECITB sets new £87m to boost growth in the engineering construction industry

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Published on: 20 September 2022

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LNB News 20/09/2022

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Issue Date: 20 September 2022

Published Date: 20 September 2022

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has introduced a new strategy to tackle labour shortages and skills crisis which will support workforce training. ECITB has pledged more than £87m to help bring talented new entrants with foundation skills into the industry as well as support ongoing training and the reskilling of workers moving from other sectors. ECITB’s new strategy sets out a three-year plan which will run from 2023 to 2025.

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