CITB Employer Network

The CITB Employer Network is a CITB funding initiative designed to make training and funding more accessible for construction employers. Through this scheme, CITB-registered employers can claim up to £25,000 in training funding each year, helping them to upskill their workforce without the hassle of complex applications.

As one of the UK’s leading training providers, 3B Training was part of the CITB Employer Network pilot for 12 months prior to its 2024 launch. We’ve already helped countless employers unlock more training funding and grow their teams’ skills.

What are the benefits of the Employer Network?

1. Simplified Access to Training and Funding

When you join the CITB Employer Network, you’ll be paired with a local training advisor who handles everything — from booking your training to securing the funding. Just let them know what training you need, and they’ll take care of the rest — no paperwork, no complicated application process.

2. 70% Funded Training

One of the biggest advantages of the CITB Employer Network is that CITB will fund 70% of your training costs! You only need to cover the remaining 30% directly to the training provider.

3. No Forward Planning Required

Unlike other funding routes such as the Skills & Training Fund, the Employer Network doesn’t require you to plan training up to a year in advance. You can book training when you need it, offering flexibility for businesses that require ad-hoc or last-minute courses.

4. A Wider Variety of Eligible Courses

Courses don’t necessarily need to be grant claimable or mapped to a CITB training standard to be booked through the Employer Network. There isn’t currently a set list of eligible courses, these are reviewed by the CITB Employer Network on a case-by-case basis depending on your training needs. In our experience you can get funding towards courses that aren’t claimable under other funding routes, such as the Skills & Training Fund or Achievement Grant. For example, IOSH Managing Safely and First Aid.

Employer Network funding can be used for courses delivered in a classroom or online as well as eLearning courses and NVQs.

5. Available in Addition to Other Funding Routes

Employer Network funding can be used in conjunction with other funding routes, such as the Skills & Training Fund and Achievement Grant, as long as the multiple funding options aren’t used for the same training course. 3B Training can support you to maximise the funding you receive.

6. Empowers Employers at a Local Level

As the CITB Employer Networks operate at a local level, they ensure that the training you receive is tailored to the specific needs of your region and industry and can adapt accordingly. Since their pilot in July 2022, these networks have proven to be a successful and valuable resource for many businesses across the UK.

Who’s Eligible for the Employer Network?

To sign up to the CITB Employer Network you must be a CITB registered employer, have submitted your most recent levy return and be up to date with your levy payments. After that, it’s as simple as signing CITB’s Employer Network Commitment Statement. The commitment statement outlines both CITB’s responsibilities and yours as the Employer.

Unlike some other funding routes, there is no cap on the size of the employer, everyone is eligible.

As one of the largest training providers in the UK, 3B Training is already helping construction employers access this funding. If you’re interested in receiving 70% funding towards your training, contact us for more information.