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The CITB has helped a third of Carillion’s apprentices find work following the firm’s collapse.
The training body announced yesterday that following its intervention 553 apprentices had received job offers
A fortnight ago, 1,400 apprentices across the UK were affected when the construction firm Carillion ceased trading.
Immediately following the news, CITB, in partnership with the government and construction employers, set up a project team to assist with the retention and redeployment of Carillion apprentices.
CITB contacted more than 40,000 construction employers, the vast majority SMEs, and encouraged them to take on Carillion apprentices and created a £1.5m cash incentive programme for those who do.
More than 850 employers responded and offered job opportunities.
Gillian Cain, head of apprenticeships at CITB, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to help so many former Carillion apprentices, so many small firms have been critical in finding these roles but the job is not done. I want to reassure those who have not yet received job offers that the team at CITB will continue to do everything they can to help apprentices find new employers and get on with their training.
“We are confident that with industry support we can get all apprentices back on track very soon.”
