Scottish Funding Council written submission of 22 April 2022
In its written evidence, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) agreed, noting—
In many cases, where employers were located geographically close to Scotland’s colleges following regionalisation, engagement between colleges and construction employers improved, including employers’ support of learners undertaking pre-apprenticeship courses.Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) written submission
Andy Witty of Colleges Scotland similarly highlighted how closely colleges work with business, noting that 44 per cent of college learners have an industry link as part of their course.