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The WTPN

CONNECTING EDUCATION,BUSINESS AND TRAINING

The Western Training Provider network is a ‘not for profit’ community of education and training organisations committed to developing a quality skills and education system in the West of England.

Who we are

Founded in 2004, the WTPN is a network of training organisations (training providers, colleges, Universities, awarding bodies) based or working within the West of England. Our core aim is to support the local skills system and our members, representing them regionally and nationally.

What we do

• Deliver networking and best practice workshops

 

• Run commissioned contracts, projects and

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• Hold conferences and events supporting and

research for the wider region.

celebrating skills and education

Apprenticeship Support

Our three key apprenticeship programmes in the region:

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Apprenticeship Sessions for Schools & Parents

The ASK programme is designed to give schools, colleges and other educational establishments across England free support to develop and transform how your students think about apprenticeships.

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Apprenticeship Levy Transfer

The Share To Support levy transfer service helps large employers gift their unspent levy to drive impact to the region and support the business's wider objectives

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Apprenticeship Support for SMEs 

The West of England Apprenticeship Service offers free, independent and impartial apprenticeship support to SMEs based in the West of England. 

 

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Our Members

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Upcoming Events

  • Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session - Future Space
    Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session - Future Space
    Multiple Dates
    Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session - Future Space
    Wed, 05 Feb
    Future Space
    05 Feb 2025, 21:30 – 06 Feb 2025, 12:30
    Future Space, North Gate, Filton Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8RB, UK
    05 Feb 2025, 21:30 – 06 Feb 2025, 12:30
    Future Space, North Gate, Filton Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8RB, UK
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  • The National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Small Business Challenge
    The National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Small Business Challenge
    The National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Small Business Challenge
    Wed, 12 Feb
    Redcliffe
    12 Feb 2025, 08:30 – 10:00 GMT
    Redcliffe, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    12 Feb 2025, 08:30 – 10:00 GMT
    Redcliffe, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of all-things related to apprenticeships. This year NAW25, led by Anthony Impey MBE and partners we are running two roundtable events to hear the SME story! Successes, sticking points, best practice, we want to hear your story and share it!
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  • Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session - Engine Shed
    Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session - Engine Shed
    Multiple Dates
    Free Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session - Engine Shed
    Wed, 12 Feb
    Engine Shed
    12 Feb 2025, 09:00 – 12:00
    Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    12 Feb 2025, 09:00 – 12:00
    Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
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  • The National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Small Business Challenge Afternoon Event
    The National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Small Business Challenge Afternoon Event
    The National Apprenticeship Week 2025 Small Business Challenge Afternoon Event
    Wed, 12 Feb
    Redcliffe
    12 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:30 GMT
    Redcliffe, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    12 Feb 2025, 16:00 – 17:30 GMT
    Redcliffe, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of all-things related to apprenticeships. This year NAW25, led by Anthony Impey MBE and partners we are running two roundtable events to hear the SME story! Successes, sticking points, best practice, we want to hear your story and share it!
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Our Funders & Partners

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