About NLTG

Welcome to North Lancs Training Group

A letter from the MD

Established in 1969, NLTG is one of the largest independent training providers in the country and we pride ourselves on the quality of services we deliver to our learners and employers.

We employ a fantastic team of professional people who are constantly undertaking training and development. This includes Apprenticeship Tutors, English and Maths Tutors, Study Programme and Traineeship Tutors and Tutors who deliver our courses to support job seekers; all supported by our highly trained support teams.

We are committed to the continuous improvement of our services and are dedicated to total learner and employer satisfaction, with the emphasis on individuals and their needs. Our aim is to make a real difference to every learner’s life and every employer’s business.

We can source apprentices for employers or train existing members of an employer’s team. We deliver Apprenticeships at Levels 2 to 5 in a wide variety of occupations - Furniture Occupations, Business Administration, IT Digital Support, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Catering & Hospitality, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, Glass Occupations, Team Leading, Management and Retail.

NLTG also offers Traineeships and our popular Study Programme courses. These are exciting pre-Apprenticeship programmes tailored to suit the needs of young people aged 16-18 who are not yet ready, or able to directly enter employment or an Apprenticeship.

Our courses for job seekers have assisted many people in returning to the world of work and creating a better life for themselves.

We also offer a range of commercial training options, including e-learning courses, compliance training and specialist furniture courses, alongside our health and safety programmes.

Details of all our services and opportunities for employers, young people and adults, plus help and guidance for parents/carers and other stakeholders, can be found on this website.

Of course, if you need any further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us via the website or through the contact details available.

Thank you for your interest in NLTG and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Gareth Lindsay
Managing Director

NLTG was founded in 1969

We work with over 1200 companies including Sofology, Lancashire Constabulary and Costa Coffee.

of our Apprenticeships lead to a permanent job with 90% staying with the same employer.

Some great companies we work with...

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NLTG Timeline

New Building in Fleetwood purchased
New Building in Fleetwood purchased

Old Gas Workers Social Club purchased in Fleetwood for £275,000 with £1m being invested to converted it to house or Fleetwood Study Programme provision. The building was opened by Steve Davis OBE on 22nd October 2014.

NLTG retain the City & Guilds Lion Award
NLTG retain the City & Guilds Lion Award

We won the City & Guilds Lion Award for Recognition of Centre Excellence again in 2013 to make it 2 years on the bounce.

Jim celebrates 40 years
Jim celebrates 40 years

Jim celebrates 40 years of service to the company with a trophy from all of the team and a letter from HRH the Duke of York.

NLTG Win the City & Guilds Lion Award for Recognition of Centre Excellence
NLTG Win the City & Guilds Lion Award for Recognition of Centre Excellence

This was a new award introduced at the Lion Awards to signify the college or Training Provider with the highest number of Gold Medals for Excellence.

Jim Harkness awarded MBE
Jim Harkness awarded MBE

Jim Harkness awarded MBE for his more than 38 years of services to training.

Vocational Centre of Excellence opened in Accrington
Vocational Centre of Excellence opened in Accrington

Vocational Centre of Excellence opened in Accrington with NLTG investing £2.4m in the premises to house our ever growing team including a state-of-the-art Catering and Hospitality Training Centre.

40th Anniversary

We celebrated our 40th Anniversary in style with a special dinner at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Accrington.

Lucianne Hinch is runner up of the National Apprentice of the Year award
Lucianne Hinch is runner up of the National Apprentice of the Year award

NLTG learner Lucianne Hinch finishes as runner up for the National Apprentice of the Year award.

Claire Harrison wins the National Apprentice of the Year award
Claire Harrison wins the National Apprentice of the Year award

NLTG learner Claire Harrison beats 250,000 apprentices to win the National Apprentice of the Year award. This would keep the prestigious award with NLTG for a second year running.

Jonathan Pearson wins the National Apprentice of the Year award
Jonathan Pearson wins the National Apprentice of the Year award

NLTG learner Jonathan Pearson wins the National Apprentice of the Year award out of 250,000 work-based learning apprentices.