Unlock Your Training Potential with the City & Guilds 7300 L2 Introduction to Trainer Skills
Are you responsible for training colleagues within your organisation? Do you want to develop your ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective training sessions? Steve Willis Training Centres is excited to offer the City & Guilds 7300 L2 Introduction to Trainer Skills course at our Burgess Hill Centre on the 17th & 18th of July […]
Supporting Our Community – A Successful Fundraiser for Motiv8
At Steve Willis Training Centre, we’re committed to supporting our community and investing in its future. Recently, Sarah, our Portchester Centre Manager, had the pleasure of leading a tour of our Portchester training facility in Hampshire for members of Motiv8, a charity we are proud to support. Motiv8 is a remarkable community based organisation dedicated […]
Protect Your Business from Tool Theft
Tool theft is an increasingly serious issue for tradespeople across the UK. Recent analysis by Direct Line Business Insurance (2024) reveals a staggering £98 million worth of tools were stolen from tradespeople in 2023 alone. This equates to a tool theft reported every 12 minutes, with 44,514 incidents reported to police forces—a five per cent […]
Investing in the Future – The Power of Apprenticeships
In the midst of what many experts are calling the most significant industrial revolution since the days of spinning jennies and steam engines, the call for skilled engineers has never been louder. As we move towards a net-zero future, the demand for trained professionals in renewable technologies is skyrocketing. Now, more than ever, apprenticeships represent […]
Apprentice Graduation 2024 – Round Two!
Steve Willis Training Centre in Portchester celebrated with apprentices, employers, and staff Tuesday evening, the 16th of April 2024 at the Village Hotel. It was round two for us to celebrate the success of 50 apprentice graduates who have completed their apprenticeships as Gas Engineering Operatives (Level 3) and Installation and Maintenance Electricians (Level 3). […]
Apprentice Graduation 2024
Steve Willis Training Centre in Burgess Hill celebrated with apprentices, employers, and staff last Tuesday evening, the 9th of April 2024 at the Hickstead Showground. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the success of 74 apprentice graduates who have completed their apprenticeships as Gas Engineering Operatives (Level 3) and Installation and Maintenance Electricians (Level 3). […]
Empowering Women in the Gas & Electrical Industries
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March the 8th, 2025, we reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and recognise the strides women have taken in various fields. Two industries that have historically been male dominated are the gas and electrical sectors, but times are changing, and women are making their mark in […]
EHPA Report Reveals Concerning Dip in European Heat Pump Market
Discover the latest insights from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) revealing a 5% decline in heat pump sales across 14 European countries in 2023. Amid policy uncertainties and a widening electricity – gas price gap, stakeholders, including UK Heat Pump Association (HPA), call for swift government action to reverse the trend and ensure a […]
Burgess Hill Town Councillors Visit 2024
On January 11th, we had the pleasure of hosting members of the Burgess Hill Town Council for a guided visit to Steve Willis Training Centres in Burgess Hill. It commenced with an informative introduction by Steve Willis himself, who shared the remarkable journey and growth of the training centres. Furthermore, Adam Dodson, Technical Director of […]
The Big Give 2023
Steve Willis Training Centres has proudly selected Motiv8 as their designated charity in the Portchester area. Motiv8 is a remarkable community-based organisation dedicated to supporting young individuals and families throughout their various stages of growth. The charity creates safe and nurturing environments where trusted adults offer guidance and support, helping these individuals develop the necessary […]