CITB close all Construction Colleges

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The CITB has closed down all its National Construction Colleges with immediate effect in a coronavirus precaution

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its National Construction Colleges (NCCs) in Norfolk, Kent, the Midlands and Inchinnan will close on Friday 20 March, with training cancelled with immediate effect to enable arrangements for learners to return home.

CITB has said its current and advance-booked courses during the closure can be rescheduled or refunded. CITB will be contacting all affected learners and employers to make arrangements.

As with other colleges across the country, the NCCs will remain closed until further notice.

The training board has also cancelled all its upcoming Employer Roadshows.

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