Our Mission
Our mission is to reduce NEET and improve the life chances and employment prospects of disadvantaged young people and adults.
Nova was established as a private training provider in September 1992 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. Over the years Nova has operated a number of youth and adult training programmes.
Our head office has always remained in Willenhall town centre (within Walsall Local Authority). Historically we have delivered training programmes across all four Black Country Local Authorities. In 2001 we opened our first centre outside the Black Country, setting up a motor vehicle workshop in Telford.
Since then the company has spread its wings further. Our focus has remained on supporting young people aged 14-24. At the present day, Nova now operates its 14-24 provision from 13 locations. Our centres are located in Birmingham, Cannock, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Dereham, Dudley, Kidderminster, Oldbury, Walsall, Wellington, West Bromwich, Willenhall and Wolverhampton. Our Apprenticeship programmes see us delivering education further afield as we support a number of national employers.
Our programme delivery now includes; 16-18 study programmes, pre-apprenticeships, provision for learners with high needs, apprenticeships and 14-16 alternative provision. We offer maths, English and ICT training as part of our courses and also deliver vocational training in a number sectors and trades.
Our Values
Maximising learner/customer success and achievement through innovative delivery to improve individuals’ life chances and/or employment opportunities, in a safe, secure and nurturing environment underpinned by our specific values of:
Respect, Honesty, Trust, Openness, Equality of Opportunity for all.
Vision
Through the addressment of local skills gaps, we aim to:
- improve the lives of disadvantaged young people
- support with the development of employability, vocational, English and maths skills
- deliver a high-quality and engaging education programme
- deliver a high-quality CEIAG programme that leads to increasing levels of progression
- equip our staff with skills, qualifications and resources to deliver high-quality programmes