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CITB pilots its new network
The power of Area Boards
We all know how important training is in our industry but many businesses – particularly smaller firms – miss out on these upskilling opportunities because of the complexity involved in accessing grants and funding from CITB. So CITB has set up an Employer Network Pilot service in Lincolnshire and Norfolk to provide a streamlined 'done for you' service. Graham Winter of FMB member Graham Winter Builders Ltd has already reaped the benefits of the initiative. Like many, Graham found little time to navigate the maze of CITB grant paperwork whilst having to take care of his business’ daily operations. The Lincolnshire pilot, with assistance from Steve Taylor at Lincoln Group Training Association, provided Graham's team with fully-funded, hassle-free training. Graham says: “For contractors or their teams eyeing these courses, I'd recommend contacting the CITB or FMB.” Another recipient of training support is Jon Portess of FMB member firm ST Portess & Son. He says: "The grant scheme was once challenging, but the new approach is seamless. We're aligned with LGTA, and Steve is our training anchor. Both Steve and Carole (CITB’s Lincolnshire Advisor) excel in their roles." The Lincolnshire pilot engaged 71 previously inactive firms in its first year, many of which are FMB members. Similar success has been enjoyed in Norfolk under CITB Advisor Amy Gardner. If you're CITB-registered in Lincolnshire or Norfolk, now’s the time to explore CITB grants. Seize this opportunity to improve our collective skill set. The project's success could reshape the national grant system, which would benefit Master Builders. For more details, contact FMB Central Director, Nicola de Sousa on the details below. Alternatively, you can contact: Steve Taylor, Lincolnshire: gto@lgta.co.uk, 07732 360 202 Amy Gardner, Norfolk: amy.gardner@citb.co.uk, 07879 435 130
The FMB is run by members for members. At the local level, there are 10 Area Boards across the UK, made up of elected FMB members. Each Area Board has 14 Master Builders who have been elected by members in the corresponding nation or region. Area Boards meet regularly to identify and discuss local issues in the building sector and to make recommendations on how the FMB can best support members. There are three area boards in the FMB North Hub: Yorkshire & Trent, Northern Counties and North West, with all of them having met in September. If you’d like to find out more about what was discussed, please contact FMB North Director Caroline Meehan. Find out which members are on your Area Board by visiting bit.ly/MB-NorthAB
CONTACT Caroline Meehan, FMB North Director Email: carolinemeehan@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07471 953 171
SOUTH
Greetings from your new Director A message from FMB South Director Iain Kirtley: I recently joined the FMB as Director for the South Region and I’m looking forward to working with members across the Southern Counties and South West. By the time you read this, I’ll have attended a number of meetings and events (including those with Area Boards) and I hopefully will have met a lot of you. I previously worked at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) where, amongst other things, I supported companies to achieve their training, development and accreditation goals. I look forward to sharing more updates de elop e t a d acc ed tat o goals I look forward to sharin with you in the com the meantime, I’m with you in the coming months. In the meantime, I’m really keen to meet and speak with members so please get in touch. meet and speak so please get in
Graham Winter
CONTACT Iain Kirtley – Director FMB South Call: 07741 240 665 Email: FMBSouth@fmb.org.uk Call: 07741 240 Email: FMBSou
CONTACT Nicola de Sousa , FMB Central Regional Director Email: nicoladesousa@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07769 687 239
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