WEBS Training has been delivering apprenticeships for furniture manufacture since 1968, and are passionate about promoting the future of furniture and interiors for generations ahead.
With a training centre based in Beeston, Nottingham, they have workshops to be able to provide practical training in upholstery, sewing, and timber trades, along with installation.
“Our training officers are incredibly committed to delivering engaging training. We have a great facility to empower apprentices to push themselves and achieve amazing things. Apprenticeships are not last resort, they develop individuals into incredible furniture makers and fitters,” says Samarah Dawson, Business Development Manager for WEBS.
“We want employers to see the potential of a quality apprenticeship, and the benefits of working with a provider like us to train a new skilled member of their team. The skills gap is not going anywhere, and we are here to help.”
To further support partner employers, WEBS also help to find their new apprentice.
“Businesses do not always have the time to recruit, especially for apprentices which requires a more holistic approach. This is why we offer a full recruitment service to the employers we work with – completing CV sifts and initial interviews, saving them hours of work.”
“It is this level of partnership and support that we can boast as a training provider, and that is in addition to the excellent training we deliver.”
Working closely with employers to deliver training that is relevant to their business, WEBS have enjoyed many successful training collaborations, including their ongoing partnership with Wickes, for their Fitted Furniture Installer course.
WEBS also successfully deliver floorlaying apprenticeships with partner training provider, Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA), where WEBS will be at the INDX Flooring show alongside FITA in May, in addition to Long Point exhibition for upholstery.
“We are looking forward to being a part of both Long Point and INDX Flooring to promote our courses in upholstery and floorlaying. Along with raising our profile, it is important to us to support the industry and use these opportunities to understand what employers are looking for, or any barriers to training and recruitment. We use this to continually improve our training provision and also highlight concerns to local authorities.”
“Whether about your training needs, or just the future of the industry – we would love for you to come and have a chat with us!”
