Learners

Where do you want to go?
What do you want to do?
What's best for you?

Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire Training Providers is a network of work-based learning training providers offering the opportunity to earn while you learn through a variety of nationally recognised training initiatives. These include;

• Apprenticeships
• Train 2 Gain
• E2E
• Work taster programmes
• NVQs

Whether you are currently unemployed, employed or in education our network of providers may have a course to suit you.

Apprenticeships

Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true - but as an apprentice you really do get the best out of both worlds.

So if you are keen to enter the world of work but don't want to stop studying then an Apprenticeship could be the answer. They enable you to start working earn a decent wage, whilst learning the skills and gaining the qualifications that employers want.

Train 2 Gain

Train 2 Gain is a series of training programmes your employer can select to ensure you have the skills you require to do your job.

E2E

E2E stands for Entry to employment. However this programme is broader than that, helping you make the right next whether it is job apprenticeship, another training programme or college course.

Work Taster Programmes

If you are not sure which career to choose many Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire Training Providers members offers short programmes to help you decide what is the right career for you.

NVQs

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are nationally recognised qualifications which demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to do job. NVQs are work related, competence based qualifications that enable employed to build and develop their skills

All vocational pathways can be used to access Higher Education, Foundation and full degree level courses -  more information can be obtained through the Aimhigher programme.