CITB and ECITB to sponsor Construction and Engineering Week 2025

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) have confirmed that they are sponsoring Construction and Engineering Week 2025, aiming to encourage young people to consider careers in construction and engineering. 

More than 1,500 students from primary and secondary schools, as well as companies from Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, will attend the event at Lincolnshire Showground from 23rd September to 25th September.

Now in its 21st year, Construction and Engineering Week gives students aged 10 to 18 a chance to try trades like carpentry, bricklaying, electrical and mechanical engineering, including using virtual reality simulators for welding and operating diggers. 

The event is free for schools and is organised by Lincoln Group Training Association (LGTA) and Abbey Access Training with support from local employers. 

Other sponsors include Lindum Group, ARCO, LineTrain and Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub.

Tim Balcon, CEO of CITB, said: “In a time when construction skills are in high demand, it is more important than ever to support events like Construction and Engineering Week. 

“The event gives employers an opportunity to engage with their local community and help inspire the next generation by providing access to transformative, real-world experiences in construction.

“CITB’s recent Construction Workforce Outlook report found the construction industry needs 47,860 extra workers a year to meet the growing demand.”