The WTPN

We work with training and education providers, schools, parents, large employers and small businesses to develop the skills system across the West of England.

At our core is The Network which supports, represents and connects training and education providers across the region. The network currently includes over 40 training providers including colleges and universities. Members have the opportunity to share best practice, collaborate and get maximum value from their training programmes.

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We are also contracted to deliver three other key apprenticeship programmes in the region.

Apprenticeship Support

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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Skills Boost: Further boost to regional Apprenticeships as Nuffield Health’s Apprenticeship levy pledge takes the regional ‘Share to Support’ scheme fund over £4m.

WTPN Spring Quarterly Meeting - 14th March 2024

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Free Weekly Business Apprenticeship Guidance Drop-In Session
Wed, 08 May
Engine Shed
08 May 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
08 May 2024, 09:00 – 13:00
Engine Shed, Station Approach, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6QH, UK
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Masterclass - Occupational Maps
Tue, 04 Jun
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04 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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04 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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Join us and the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education as we delve into the Occupational Maps to demonstrate career progression through utilising apprenticeships and technical education and how to use them with young people to inspire!
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Masterclass - UCAS - Navigate your way to apprenticeships!
Thu, 06 Jun
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06 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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06 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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As part of our teachers CPD masterclass series, join UCAS for a session for a student perspective on how to look for apprenticeships using the UCAS website
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Masterclass - Apprenticeship applications & the Apprenticeship website
Tue, 11 Jun
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11 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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11 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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Join us as part of our teachers CPD masterclasses as we look into the apprenticeship application process and the apprenticeship website. We will share useful hints and tips for searching.
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Masterclass - Apprenticeships & the Green agenda
Thu, 13 Jun
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13 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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13 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
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As part of our teachers CPS series, join us and Career Pilot as we explore the world of apprenticeships and the green agenda.
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Impartial Apprenticeship Support
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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