Test Valley Borough Council and CITB strengthen partnership with Employment and Skills Framework
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) are pleased to announce the strengthening of their partnership through the implementation of CITB's revamped Employment and Skills Plans framework. The partnership was formalised with the agreement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations in September 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance employment opportunities and skill development in construction in the Test Valley area, particularly for large planning developments.
TVBC wants to ensure that employment and skills plans are agreed upon and monitored by their economic development team. These plans require developers to take on apprentices, offer work experience, and meet benchmark targets set by CITB's framework for different sizes of development.
In recognition of this successful partnership, CITB presented TVBC with a trophy. While the projects under this framework are still in their early stages, TVBC is honoured to receive this recognition.
Phil North, Leader of Test Valley Borough Council said, "We are delighted to be recognised by CITB for our commitment to enhancing employment and skills opportunities in construction in Test Valley. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to ensuring that local developments contribute positively to the community by providing valuable training and employment opportunities."
Elizabeth Steel, Customer Engagement Manager at CITB said, "We are pleased to present this trophy to Test Valley Borough Council in recognition of their proactive approach to implementing our employment and skills plans framework. Their efforts are setting a benchmark for other councils to follow, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will have on the local workforce."