Colleges and training providers

West Lothian College

Livingston, West Lothian

Construction, engineering, care and hospitality Modern Apprenticeships in central Scotland.

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Brierley Hill, West Midlands

University NHS trust running emergency care assistant and associate ambulance practitioner apprenticeships.

West Midlands Fire Service

Birmingham, West Midlands

One of the largest fire services outside London, recruiting wholetime firefighters through apprenticeship routes.

West Midlands Police

Birmingham, West Midlands

The second largest force in England and Wales, running regular constable apprenticeship intakes.

West Nottinghamshire College

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Large apprenticeship provider covering construction, engineering, logistics, care and business.

West Suffolk College

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Engineering, construction, digital and care apprenticeships with a dedicated STEM innovation campus.

West Thames College

Isleworth, Greater London

West London college with construction, engineering, care, business and digital apprenticeships.

Westerleigh Group

Bristol, Bristol

Operates crematoria and memorial parks across the UK, employing grounds and funeral service staff.

Weston College

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Large apprenticeship provider covering construction, engineering, health, digital and professional services.

Whitbread (Premier Inn)

Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Hotel and restaurant group running chef, hospitality and management apprenticeships nationwide.

Wickes

Watford, Hertfordshire

Home improvement retailer with apprenticeships in retail, kitchen and bathroom design, logistics and driving.

Wigan & Leigh College

Wigan, Greater Manchester

Long-standing provider of construction, engineering and creative apprenticeships across the borough.

William Grant & Sons

Dufftown, Moray

Family-owned distiller with engineering and production apprenticeships at its Scottish distilleries.

Willmott Dixon

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Contractor with a long-running apprenticeship and trainee programme in construction and commercial management.

Wiltshire College & University Centre

Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Campuses in Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Lackham, including land-based and agricultural provision.

Wincanton

Chippenham, Wiltshire

British logistics company with apprenticeships in driving, warehousing and transport management.

Wirral Metropolitan College

Birkenhead, Merseyside

Construction and engineering apprenticeships with strong links to the Wirral maritime and manufacturing sector.

Wood

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Energy services engineering company with apprenticeships in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trades.

Worshipful Company of Farriers

Awards the farriery qualifications and sets the examinations apprentices must pass to register.

Wrightbus

Ballymena, Antrim

Bus manufacturer building hydrogen and electric buses, with engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships.

WSP UK

London, Greater London

Engineering consultancy with degree apprenticeships in civil, structural, transport and building services.

XPO Logistics

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Contract logistics and haulage operator with driver, warehouse and vehicle technician apprenticeships.

Yamaha Motor UK

Weybridge, Surrey

Motorcycle and marine engine brand with dealer technician training and apprenticeship routes.

Yeovil College

Yeovil, Somerset

Engineering and aerospace apprenticeships reflecting the local aviation industry, plus construction and care.