Digital gateway CITB recently announced a digital gateway into construction, signaling a push toward digital onboarding, training delivery, and scalable online services. Opportunity: offer integrated e-learning platforms, LMS integrations, and digital credentialing partnerships to streamline their training programs.

Strategic plan phase With the 2025-29 Strategic Plan and 2025-26 Business Plan released, CITB is aligning funding and initiatives around recruiting, training, and retaining a skilled workforce. Opportunity: provide consulting, data analytics, and grant/disbursement management solutions to optimize levy investments and program outcomes.

Employer engagement CITB has fully rolled out Employer Networks to give employers a say in funding decisions and future skills needs. Opportunity: offer enterprise engagement platforms, feedback analytics, and employer portal enhancements to increase participation and impact measurement.

Training ecosystem build Plans to launch a Training Provider Network and a consensus process on levy proposals indicate an expanding, coordinated training ecosystem. Opportunity: supply accreditation management, provider onboarding, CPD tracking, and compliance tooling for trainers and assessors.

Regional expansion CITB operates across England, Scotland, and Wales and showcased activity around Scottish Apprenticeship Week, signaling ongoing regional growth and diverse market needs. Opportunity: regionalized training content, language/localization, and partnerships with local providers to scale program reach.