HOME

The WTPN

Connecting Education, Employers & Training Across the West of England

The Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) is a not-for-profit community bringing together training providers, colleges, universities, charities, and awarding bodies. We work with government, employers, schools, parents, and residents to open up skills, education, and apprenticeship opportunities - building a stronger future for the West of England.

FOR SCHOOLS & PARENTS

Expert, impartial apprenticeship guidance to help young people make confident career choices.

Free resources, guidance sessions, and planning tools.

Support for teachers, careers leads, and families.

Learn More →

FOR EMPLOYERS

Impartial advice and guidance to recruit apprentices and upskill your team, become an organisation with a learning culture, innovative, flexible, adaptable to change.

Access the ‘Share to Support’ levy transfer scheme.

Learn More →

FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS & MEMBERS

Collaboration, insight, and a strong regional voice for training & education.

Join a community of 45+ education & training providers.

Access events, intelligence, and partnership opportunities.

Learn More →

“Over 20 years of supporting the training and education community in the West of England — 45+ providers, 60+ schools and hundreds of employers.”

60+ schools supported per year over the last 6 yrs

100s of employers guided

45 member organisations collaborating

Help us scale Apprenticeships West

We’re seeking visionary partners to back a one-year programme giving 50+ schools the tools to deliver apprenticeship and career guidance long-term. With the national ASK programme now finished, Apprenticeships West ensures schools still have the support they need to guide their students.

Support Apprenticeships West →

Our Members