With headquarters based in Devizes, North Wessex Training was originally formed in 1988 providing a range of training programmes largely in conjunction with the Manpower Services Commission. One of the founder Directors, Andy Taurins, was instrumental in the formation of the company and he remains on the board today.

The company expanded in parallel with the training initiatives introduced by various funding organizations, such as the Learning Skills Council and the Department of Work & Pensions. Working closely with Job Centres and other like-minded bodies, NWT quickly became an integral part of Wiltshire’s employment support structure, opening outreach centres in both Salisbury and Swindon. The company began to deliver measurable results from programmes such as Learndirect, New Deal and Train to Gain.

North Wessex Training also began developing relationships with the private sector, offering a range of management and customer service focused courses to local companies. These relationships also enabled NWT to develop an understanding of the local jobs market and place training programme clients with suitable employers. The unique and ‘double-edged’ position occupied by NWT is central to the company’s future growth, as it seeks to successfully train and inspire individuals throughout Wiltshire to develop meaningful careers.

The addition of new training centres in Trowbridge and Chippenham in 2008 illustrates NWT’s growth, and the company is now a significant player within the county’s employment training infrastructure. The next few years promise many more exciting developments for North Wessex Training, so please visit the media centre on this website regularly to view latest press releases and news items.