Mission Critical
Mission Critical. Back in July 2024, I issued a clear challenge to the incoming government on social media: it was time to rightly acknowledge the pivotal role Independent Training Providers (ITPs) play in the delivery of apprenticeships. I pointed out a stark reality: the majority of apprentices in the UK study at an ITP, not […]
Donald A Oldfield
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 in high-speed glass container machinery. He later founded DA Oldfield in Dunnington, York before it […]
Enjoy £100 of Free CPD Training with Every New Apprentice.
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 are thrilled to announce an exclusive new incentive designed to add even more value to […]
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 […]
Apprenticeship Funding to benefit SME’s
It was announced in March that the Government will fully fund Apprenticeships in small businesses from 1st April 2024 by paying the full cost of training for anyone up to the age of 21 – reducing costs and burdens for businesses and delivering more opportunities for young people to kick start their careers. This will […]
Nichola Zanda’s 25 years in male-dominated industry
Derwent Training is celebrating 25 year’s service for one of our employees this International Women’s Day – despite females continuing to be underrepresented in the engineering industry. Nichola Zanda joined the business in 1999 as a receptionist, having previously worked in the travel industry. During her time in this role she was trained to use […]