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Congratulations, Amanda! The new Chair of NOS Wood Occupations Review Body

Meet Amanda Scott, the new Chair of NOS Wood Occupations Review Body – and Skills Lead for the NAS. A New Appointment Amanda has accepted the 2-year CITB appointment which will see her lead the development of the NOS review for all wood occupations which incorporates the entire field of the Shopfitting Site Work and …

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Bridging the Gap: Construction Employer Partners with School to Inspire Future Builders

Lorna McGivern, a respected member of E & L Construction Services in Armoy, collaborates with Cross and Passion College through CITB Northern Ireland’s Adopt A School Programme to spark interest in the construction industry among young minds. This joint endeavour seeks to illuminate the array of career opportunities in construction, motivating students to consider diverse …

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Scottish Business Groups Voice Alarm Over Scottish Tax Policy

Sixteen trade associations, including the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, and Scotch Whisky Association, have voiced their concern over Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s proposal for a business rate surtax on retailers, arguing that it diverges from the government’s promise to collaborate with businesses. In a joint letter addressed to …

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Transitioning from Go Smart to CSCS Smart Check: An Important Update for CSCS Alliance Members

The CSCS Alliance is the voice of the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo, all of whom meet the requirements set out in the Construction Leadership Council’s One Industry Logo action. All member card schemes displaying the CSCS logo operate with nationally recognised qualifications in place for all occupations, providing assurance that over two million …

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Increase new entrant retention and empower your own skills champion from within

CITB’s Introduction to Mentoring Training Are you committed to nurturing talent within your industry? Do you believe in the power of mentorship to shape the success of new entrants in your company? Taking on new young talent or nurturing individuals through a dedicated new entrants programme requires more than just good intentions – it necessitates …

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