Funding long-term success

BCITO is offering grants to employers who have a BCITO apprentice in their team

BCITO is looking to support building companies that are supporting apprentices coming into the industry. Employer Development Grants are one way in which BCITO can help invest in the future of those businesses.

What are BCITO Employer Development Grants?
The BCITO wishes to give employers within the building industry access to study programmes which will help them to develop and grow their business. As such, funding in the form of grants is now being offered to employers of current BCITO trainees. BCITO believes this support will help employers to run successful long-term businesses, better placing them to provide ongoing investment in training and employment within NZ’s building industry.

How many grants are available?
Fifteen grants are available nationwide in 2016. Individual employers or employing companies can only be awarded one grant each per calendar year. As of the end of March, six of these have been allocated.

How much are the grants worth?
Each grant covers the cost of a course or seminar chosen by the employer, up to a maximum of $3000 excluding GST.

Who is eligible to apply?
Any employer of a current BCITO trainee may apply. This also includes supervisors and managers of an employing company. Employers must have a current apprentice at the time of application and at the time the grant is claimed.

What can the grants be used for?
Employers can select any training or development assistance which best suits their personal or business development needs. Some examples include:

• BCITO courses such as Site Supervisor or Diploma in Construction Management.
• Consultation with a business advisor.
• Short courses or seminars on small business management, estimating or contract management.
• Higher level business-related qualifications

When should applications be made?
Applications can be made at any time. However, once 15 grants have been awarded in a calendar year, further applicants will need to reapply the following year. You can check the number of grants still available at any time before applying by calling 0800 4 BCITO or checking BCITO.org.nz.

How do employers apply for a BCITO Employer Development Grant?

To apply, visit bcito.org.nz/employers-industry/employer-development-grants to download and complete the application form.