
CONNECTING
EDUCATION,
BUSINESS
AND TRAINING
WESTERN TRAINING PROVIDER NETWORK
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. Find out more here.
We are also contracted to deliver three other key apprenticeship programes 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.
Funded by The Department for Education

Apprenticeship Levy Transfer
The #ShareToSupport levy transfer service helps large employers gift their unspent levy to drive impact to the region and support the business's wider objectives
Delivered as part of the West of England Combined Authority's Workforce for the Future programme
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.
Delivered as part of the West of England Combined Authority's Workforce for the Future Programme.
Our Community

Members & Training Providers
Get maximum value and support for your training offer with our expertise, experience and connections

