Working with HWGTA

Employer success stories

Discover how local organisations are building stronger teams and driving growth through our industry-leading apprenticeship programmes. Read about their experiences and see how we could help your business achieve similar results.

“Abacus has worked in partnership with HWGTA for more than a decade. Over the years HWGTA has provided us with quality apprentices who are ideally looking for a career with Abacus.
“HWGTA originally supplied two members of our current management team.
“Our apprentices feel well supported by HWGTA while being suitably challenged to meet their course objectives. We’re confident that our ongoing partnership with HWGTA will support our future growth plans.”

Mike Boyles

Abacus

“When our company wanted to start offering accountancy apprenticeships, we approached HWGTA because of their excellent reputation. Their professional approach through each step of the recruitment process is outstanding and all the staff are very supportive and friendly.
“Apprentices are monitored on a regular monthly basis, and the training they receive is to a very high standard, which is evident in our apprentices’ exceptional exam results. HWGTA look after both the apprentice and the employer. I would highly recommend.”

Nicola Mason

Acre Accountancy

“We’ve successfully used apprenticeship training through HWGTA for many years. We’ve had Accountancy and Business Administration apprentices.
“Employing an apprentice is key to our growth, and they also bring a new vibe into the environment along with enthusiasm, fresh skills and new ideas.
“HWGTA have supported us as an employer and our apprentices, from recruitment to qualification completion.”

Paul Jones

BOSS

“We’ve had employees undertake the Customer Service, Business Admin and Accountancy apprenticeship programmes.
“At Central, this has been extremely beneficial; the apprentices have brought great energy and plenty of new ideas to the business. The training provided by HWGTA means we have been able to develop well-trained, highly-skilled staff that add value to our company.”

“As a company, we have also used HWGTA for one-day courses such as First Aid, IT Skills, and many more. We would highly recommend HWGTA to any company that is considering taking on an apprentice.”

Gemma Allen

Central Roofing

“I’ve personally used HWGTA for both Business Administration and Customer Service apprentices for the past five years. Candidates have an extensive interview process with HWGTA, which is really helpful to us when selecting for interview and identifying the most suitable people for our business. They provide excellent support to both the apprentice and our organisation. They keep us updated regularly via onsite visits and email communication, and they are always at hand to discuss any concerns we may have.”

Marcia Martin

Hereford Medical Group

“I’ve always been an advocate of apprenticeships since I completed mine in the 1970s. I’ve been in engineering for more than 50 years, thanks to HWGTA.
“I’ve been the apprentice co-ordinator at HR Smith Group of Companies for a while, and during that time, I’ve helped many young people to become engineers of the future and take great pride in seeing them collect their certificates four years later at HWGTA awards evening. I highly recommend HWGTA.”

Colin Edwards

HR Smith Group of Companies

“We have been working in successful partnership with HWGTA for several years. They provide outstanding guidance and advice regarding the people development side of our business. One of our core values is that ‘we’re a people company’, and the support we receive through our partnership with HWGTA helps us to continually invest in our team and provide them with the skills they need to further their careers with our company. Their value-for-money approach and ability to tailor solutions directly to our needs is exactly what we need. We genuinely would not be where we are with our people without the support of HWGTA.”

Gavin Hartley

HSL Compliance

“The team are very supportive and understand the importance of getting high-calibre, hardworking apprentices with excellent technical skills to ensure we have the strong resources to grow our business.
“The team at HWGTA have got to know the way we operate, and the personality and attitudes that will fit within our existing team.
“They are very approachable and helpful, and our great relationship has contributed to the awards received by us and several of our apprentices over the past few years.”

Jessica Pritchard

Thorne Widgery

“Wienerberger UK have worked with HWGTA for at least the last 5 years and have always received fantastic service. As a company our aim is to produce Good quality engineers for our business which HWGTA deliver to a high standard. Their training facilities are up to date and modern and give the apprentices a taste of real life industry whilst in a controlled envronment.”

Rob Jollands

Engineering Training Manager

“HWGTA have been providing our business administration apprentices for the past eight years. They have a really good understanding of the demands on the NHS and always do their best to support our apprentices through their programmes. The staff at HWGTA are excellent, knowledgeable, always friendly, and willing to help in any way they can.
“Long may our partnership continue.”

Rebecca Kear-Bertie

Worcester Acute Hospitals

“We’ve worked collaboratively together for several years, and over 90% of our staff have received some form of training from HWGTA. Traditionally, this has been in the form of apprenticeships, health & safety training and leadership & management qualifications. Personally, I attended and achieved a coaching qualification for my current role as MD. Coaching has enabled me to fast-track the skills and experience I need to support the running of the business.
“HWGTA is unique in that they work with us intensively to understand our business and then suggest options and solutions for change and improvement. This ability to tailor training to meet our exact business needs is what makes HWGTA stand out from the rest.”

Richard Williams

Wye Cylinders

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