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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 Weekly Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session
    Free Weekly Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 09 Oct
    Engine Shed
    09 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
    Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
    09 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
    Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
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  • Monthly Future Space Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session
    Monthly Future Space Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 07 Nov
    Future Space
    07 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Future Space, North Gate, Filton Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8RB, UK
    07 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Future Space, North Gate, Filton Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8RB, UK
    A monthly event hosted by Katie Green and Jane Deane
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  • Impartial Apprenticeship Support
    Impartial Apprenticeship Support
    Time and date to suit
    Teams
    Time and date to suit
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    Do you want to start an apprenticeship, but not sure where to start? Are you a parent or carer who wants to know how to support a young person with finding an apprenticeship? Get in touch and we can book you in for a 30 minute, impartial support session.
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Our Funders & Partners

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