Donald A Oldfield We are saddened to hear of the passing of Donald Oldfield, a founding member of Derwent Training. Don began his career in 1955 as a 15-year-old apprentice engineer at Sheppee Ltd on James Street, a company specializing...

Enjoy £100 of Free CPD Training with Every New Apprentice. Boost Your Team’s Skills At Derwent Training, we believe that building a future-proof workforce requires a commitment to continuous learning at every level of your business. That is why we...

The Apprenticeship Myth: What Is Misunderstood About Modern Workforce Development There is a persistent whisper in boardrooms and HR departments that apprenticeships are a relic of the past—too complex, too expensive, and misaligned with modern business needs. But as the...

The key to unlocking UK economic growth isn’t a complex financial algorithm. It is the direct investment in workforce skills. That was the clear message delivered by the highest echelons of British monetary policy at a recent West & North...

At Derwent Training, we don’t just preach continuous improvement, we live it. Nichola Zanda, our Business Support Manager, recently exemplified this by completing her Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship, proving that professional growth has no finish line. Nichola’s story is...

Derwent Training Celebrates Record-Breaking Success as North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Award Finalists We are thrilled to announce that Derwent Training has been shortlisted for an incredible six nominations at the prestigious North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026! This year’s shortlist highlights the...