CITB NI

Are you a small construction business or specialist contractor? Come along to our Public Tendering Webinar 23 Jan @ 9.30am & learn how to: 🔍 Find and apply for public sector tender opportunities ✅ Prepare a successful tender for construction projects Book Now https://bit.ly/4gio4Zo

Do you want to find out more on ISO 14001 Environmental Management? Attend our workshop on 16 Jan 2025 9.15am @CITB NI. This session covers the essentials of ISO standards and how to apply them to your business. Book now https://bit.ly/3C7j0Zm

Department for the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local students competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in September 2024 including two representing Construction and the Built Environment, Issac Bingham (Cabinet Making) and Daniel Knox (Electrical Installation). The Minister held a reception in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, to congratulate the local students who competed. For the first time all the local team members achieved world standard or better.

Construction Employers - want to know more about apprenticeships, how you can employ an apprentice, what is involved and the related benefits. Find out more on our latest employer guide for the latest support & information https://bit.ly/3BdtJRM #BuildYourCareer

✨Looking for a unique Christmas gift or a creative way to treat yourself? Come along to our Stained Glass Taster Day Sat 8 March 10am-4pm for a hands-on day exploring the art of stained glass. Create your own hand-painted piece to take home. Book Now https://bit.ly/41i0Aj6

CITB NI Registered Construction Employers - are you undertaking training for yourself or your team, check out our Training Grants to see what is applicable to you https://bit.ly/3MRd5tf. #Training #Skills #Grants #Support

🚧 Attention Construction Employers! Changes are coming to the CSR card! From December 31, 2024, skilled workers must be registered or hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification or higher for card renewal. ⏰ Don't wait until the deadline! Explore your options now https://bit.ly/48ofCUe

Recently CITB NI partnered with W5, with support from Cool FM, to talk to Year 10 students about the construction industry as well as the range of job options and qualifications required. School students heard about construction careers, some interesting facts and had the opportunity to try out construction activities. Careers Advisers from Department for the Economy NI Careers Service attended this event to see the activities first hand. The Careers Service is an all-age, all-ability service that provides impartial information, advice, and guidance on career planning. All Careers Advisers are professionally qualified and trained to work with clients of all ages and abilities, in a range of settings. Careers | nidirect  https://lnkd.in/dAaw2Jp #BuildYourCareer

Find out more on Amanda Stevenson Project Manager for Careers and Employer Engagement CITB NI, and the role she plays in promoting careers in construction to students, teachers and parents whilst also supporting construction employers with key information and training initiatives to help develop their workforce. 

Our Spring/Summer Heritage Training dates have been launched, topics include blacksmithing, stone carving, staine glass, lime pointing and more. For more information check out our programme https://bit.ly/3KbMtm4