Apprenticeship Grants
Over the past 3 years CITB NI have increased apprenticeship grants in an effort to meet skills shortages in traditional trades such as bricklayers, joiners and roofers.
Throughout this time an additional 254 apprentices have joined the industry and due to the successful uptake of the apprenticeship grant in recent years, CITB NI have enhanced the grant by a further 25%. This means that £6,500 can be claimed for a fully employed apprentice over a 3-year period. There is also a £1,500 grant available from the Department for the Economy for employers who take on an apprentice from the very start right through to completion of NVQ Level 2 and 3.
Apprenticeship Grant Rates
|
Year 1 |
Employment Grant |
£1,500 |
Running Total |
|
Year 2 |
Employment Grant |
£1,500 |
£3,000 |
|
VQ Level 2 Achievement |
£1,000 |
£4,000 |
|
Year 3 |
Employment Grant |
£1,000 |
£5000 |
|
VQ Level 3 Achievement |
£1,500 |
£6,500 |
*Terms and conditions apply
Information on Apprenticeship NI Providers
Information on all other construction related courses
Please note these lists are not exhaustive contact your local training provider/college for clarification of training offered.
Useful Resources
CITB NI have published 3 detailed guides to help with all the relevant information relating to apprenticeships. Please download what is relevant to you for the latest information available.
Information for Employers
In addition to CITB NI grants and Government grants there are many other benefits to employing a construction apprentice.
Hiring and recruting of apprentices is generally much cheaper and simplier. Apprentices get access to the latest industry knowledge and technology throughout their training and qualifications and by offering young people apprenticeships businesses get the chance to play an active role in moulding their future workforce and creating the future skills that they need to help their businesses develop.
Download the information flyer which will help you to find out what to do next and how to find an apprentice for your business.
Email: Apprenticeships@economy-ni.gov.uk
Useful Links
Employers interested in taking on an apprentice can find further information in the Employers Guide to Apprenticeships available on the Department for the Economy website at
www.economy-ni.gov.uk/apprenticeships-employers-guide
Connect to Success NI
(https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/connect-success-ni-advertise-apprenticeship-opportunities-online)
What types of Apprenticeships Exist?
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/types-apprenticeships
Find Opportunities - Apprenticeship and school work experience opportunities will be advertised on Connect to Success NI s.
https://selfservice.nidirect.gov.uk/TransactionalServices/DFE/Opportunities
Training - When you start an apprenticeship.Your employer will help you arrange 'off the job' training . Find out who delivers apprenticeship training in your area
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/apprenticeship-training-contractors-0