About Us

Supporting Young People to Build Brighter Futures Since 1992

Nova Training was established in September 1992 with a clear purpose: to provide high-quality education and training that helps young people develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to progress towards a successful future.

More than three decades later, that commitment remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Head Office has remained in Willenhall, Walsall since Nova was established. From our roots in the Black Country, where we initially delivered training across all four local authority areas, Nova has continued to grow and develop its provision in response to the needs of young people, communities and employers.

Growing Our Reach

In 2001, Nova took an important step beyond the Black Country, opening our first external training centre with a specialist Motor Vehicle workshop in Telford.

Since then, we have continued to expand our reach while maintaining our focus on providing supportive, accessible and career-focused education and training.

Today, Nova Training operates from 13 locations across the Midlands and East of England, with centres in Birmingham, Cannock, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Dereham, Dudley, Kidderminster, Oldbury, Walsall, Wellington, West Bromwich, Willenhall and Wolverhampton.

Our Apprenticeship provision extends our reach even further, enabling us to work with employers and apprentices across the country.

Creating Opportunities for Young People

Our focus is on supporting young people aged 14–24, including those who may benefit from an alternative to a traditional school or college environment.

We recognise that every learner is different. Our experienced teams work closely with young people to understand their individual needs, aspirations and ambitions, providing the guidance and support they need to take positive steps towards further education, an apprenticeship or employment.

Our provision includes:

• Schools provision 14-16 
• Study Programme 16-18 
• GCSE English and Maths 16-18 
• SEND 
• Apprenticeships 
• MOT Training

Alongside essential skills and qualifications, learners can develop practical, industry-relevant experience across a range of vocational sectors and trades.

Working with Employers

Nova Training also has a proud history of working alongside employers to develop the skills their businesses need.

Through our Apprenticeship and training programmes, we support organisations with recruiting, developing and retaining talent while helping individuals gain valuable qualifications and real-world workplace experience.

From local businesses to national employers, we work in partnership to create training opportunities that benefit both individuals and industry.

More Than Training

For us, education is about more than achieving a qualification.

It's about building confidence, developing skills, raising aspirations and creating opportunities.

Since 1992, thousands of young people have come through Nova Training's doors. While our organisation has grown considerably during that time, our purpose remains the same: to help every learner recognise their potential and take their next step with confidence.

Our Values

Maximising learner/customer success and achievement through innovative delivery to improve individuals’ life chances and/or employment opportunities, in a safe, secure and nurturing environment underpinned by our specific values of:
Respect, Honesty, Trust, Openness, Equality of Opportunity for all.

Vision

Through the addressment of local skills gaps, we aim to:

• improve the lives of disadvantaged young people
• support with the development of employability, vocational, English and maths skills
• deliver a high-quality and engaging education programme
• deliver a high-quality CEIAG programme that leads to increasing levels of progression
• equip our staff with skills, qualifications and resources to deliver high-quality programmes