The Apprenticeship Myth: What Is Misunderstood About Modern Workforce Development
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 labour market shifts and businesses are forced to place higher demands on internal performance, the […]
Derwent Training CEO Meets Bank of England Governors: “Skills Investment is the Ultimate Driver of UK Growth”
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 Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce event, attended by Derwent Training CEO, Claire Gavaghan. The event featured […]
From Reception to Leadership: Nichola Zanda’s path of Continuous Improvement
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 one of true dedication. Having started her career at Derwent Training over 25 years ago […]
Derwent Training Celebrates Record-Breaking Success as North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Award Finalists
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 exceptional talent emerging from our engineering and business programmes, as well as our own commitment […]
Protecting Our Community: Derwent Training Achieves Cyber Essentials Reaccreditation
Protecting Our Community: Derwent Training Achieves Cyber Essentials Reaccreditation At Derwent Training, we believe that providing “training for you” requires a foundation of absolute trust and security. We are proud to announce that we have once again been officially reaccredited for Cyber Essentials, a crucial certification that reinforces our commitment to data protection and digital […]