All Things Portland

Last week, our team took part in dyslexia training to ensure that we provide the BEST support for our learners who face challenges with their…

If you’re not already aware, this week is Mental Health Awareness week! A time of the year which is focused on creating a drive towards…

Today is a time to reflect on what we can do to make our home a better place every day. After all, even the small…

We’re happy to announce that Portland training’s Sheffield site has opened and ready for the Skills Bootcamps in construction course to take place! This site…

Recently, our team attended, and set up a stall at the Yorkshire Military Business Expo which took place at Hillsborough Stadium. This event provided us…

Find Out What We Got Up To! Last week our team gathered at the New York Stadium for a full day team meeting, It was…

If you’re not aware of this amazing charity that are offering random acts of kindness to people, you need to hear about this! What began…

We’re thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Sheffield United Football club! I think it’s safe to say we can’t wait for what’s to come.…

We are delighted to support the fantastic Sheffield Shoebox Appeal 2023. Over the last week our staff have been creating Christmas shoeboxes filled with gifts…

Portland Training are proud to announce that we are supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal by selling poppies in and around Sheffield. From the…

Our events, charity and volunteering champions have been working hard over the last few weeks organizing a fantastic charity raffle in support of Macmillan. With…

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been recognised by the Mayor Of London as a Good work Standard Employer! We believe this recognition embodies the…

To round off the end of Disability Pride Month, last Friday, our dedicated Events, Charity, and Volunteering Champions organised a spotlight session to inform, engage…

We had our quarterly full team meeting in Sheffield this week to celebrate the successes of our last academic year and look forward to an…

At Portland Training, we have voluntary champions for different aspects of our business to help benefit our staff, learners and the wider community. Our champions…

This week in the office at Portland Training, we celebrated Eid Al-Adha with our special Portland Eid Lunch! At Portland Training, we value inclusivity and…

This week our AEB (Adult Education Budget) staff took part in one of the courses we offer to our learners across the nation. They undertook…

This week is both Men’s Health Week and Healthy Eating Week! Portland’s Health and Wellbeing Champions (Kingsley and Lucy) have teamed with the Events, Charity…

We are delighted to share some wonderful news with our community. We have had the privilege of working with 1000 learners (and counting!) throughout this…

At Portland Training staff take immense pride in providing top-notch employability courses for jobseekers specifically in the Security (SIA), Construction, and Forklift sectors. Our learners…

This Friday we celebrated the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Portland’s Pre-Coronation Tea Party!   On Friday we had a fun-filled afternoon…

At Portland Training, we believe that it is the responsibility of all to reduce the effects of human activity on climate change and ensure that…

2022 was a big year for Portland Training. Here’s a quick recap of the highlights.   ‘Fast Track to Construction’ debuts in Wakefield After the…

Are you ready to #FurtherYourPotential and begin a meaningful career in adult education? Look no further than Portland apprenticeships. As a highly regarded training provider,…

At Portland Training, we believe in the potential of our staff to create a lasting impact on our learners, colleagues, and the wider community. Introducing…

Portland Training has always been proud to support the armed forces community. That’s why we’ve signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is…

Our employees are the lifeblood of Portland Training. From our supportive and patient tutors to our rigorous admin team, none of this would be possible…

This week Maximus and its community partners celebrated the first anniversary of the Restart scheme!    Maximus are a trusted provider of employment support, who…

Have you ever thought that being a Forklift Truck driver was just for men? That’s exactly what Sally-Ann used to think until a chance meeting…

It’s not all work and no play at Portland Training! On one particular sunny Friday in July, we were invited to participate in a team-building…

We hate to see our staff go, but we love to see them achieve their dreams. Find out how our admin star Roan James is…

There’s a lot of talks these days about mental health, and how we should look after it. But generally, this advice is about things we…

We are very pleased to announce that we have been awarded Investors in People Gold Accreditation! We have worked hard to get this award and…

IAG is a critical strategy for Portland Training. It defines what we do, why we do it and how we do it. Our approach to…