South West Durham Training

South West Durham Training is a specialist vocational training provider based in modern, purpose-built premises on Aycliffe Business Park in Newton Aycliffe. Founded in 1967 to serve local manufacturing and engineering employers, it now delivers industry-led training across the North East, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Teesside and beyond. The organisation focuses on practical and technical skills for engineering and manufacturing, offering apprenticeships, higher-level courses and workforce development support. Its mission is to provide high-quality training and promote a lifelong learning culture that meets the ongoing needs of individuals and the business community, helping to secure jobs and create regional wealth. SWDT’s stated goals include delivering dynamic, employer-responsive apprenticeships and providing skills solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and business services sectors. Alongside apprenticeship provision, it offers commercial and bespoke training, leadership and management training, and higher education options, supported by a fully equipped training centre designed to provide first-class, industry-aligned learning opportunities for both new entrants and existing employees. (swdt.co.uk)