Nova Training

Nova Training is an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ independent training provider offering apprenticeships and education programmes for young people and employers across the West Midlands, East of England and beyond. Established in 1992 and family-run, the organisation focuses on socially inclusive, high-quality training that equips individuals with skills for employment, further development or further education. Nova delivers 16–18 study programmes, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, 14–16 alternative provision, and programmes for learners with high needs. As part of its offer, it provides vocational training across a number of sectors and trades, alongside maths, English and ICT, to improve employability skills and life chances. Provision for apprentices is delivered both through its network of centres and more widely in partnership with national employers. Nova’s mission is to increase skills and employment levels, reduce NEET, and meet the skills demands of learners, local authorities, employers and LEPs it serves, underpinned by values of respect, honesty, trust, openness and equality of opportunity. The provider also offers information, advice and guidance, safeguarding and wellbeing support, financial support information, and MOT and commercial training, positioning itself as a training partner for both individuals and businesses seeking staff development. (novatraining.co.uk)