Our Company Timeline

2024
Rewards Training celebrates it's 35th anniversary in the training industry!
We are thrilled to announce exciting developments this year. Recently, we introduced Retail apprenticeships at Levels 2, 3, and 4. Additionally, our Crawley WBL Training Team are now able to offer direct delivery of ILM qualifications rather than via our sister company, Rewards Scotland.  Later in the year, we’ll unveil a new Level 5 qualification. Our Adult Community Learning Team have also partnered with West Sussex County Council to deliver on the their Skills Fund.  
2023
This year we proudly introduced two new Level 4 Apprenticeship Standards to our progression portfolio; Learning and Skills Mentor and Junior Management Consultant. Additionally, we’ve formed a partnership with East Surrey College to support the Adult Education Budget. 
2022
Our Adult Community Learning team collaborated with JFC Training College for the Adult Education Budget, London Learning Consortium for the Community Grant, and West Sussex County Council for Multiply, enabling even more Adults in the community to reach their learning and career aspirations. 
2020
Rewards Training relocated their office from The Boulevard to The Pinnacle in Crawley Town. Amid this transition, Rewards shifted to a fully online operation in response to the impact of COVID, ensuring continued support for employers and learners. 
2019
Rewards celebrates 30 years in the training business. Reflecting over the last 30 years, our goal has been a simple one of empowering people to change their lives through learning. Our mission and core values have served us well in the past and will continue to do so as we move forward into the digital age.
 
Since 1989, in the people development sector, Rewards has touched the lives of many and passionately believes, through learning, people are empowered and confident to embrace change. Heraclitus (Greek philosopher) said that “change is the only constant in life” and in the 21st century never truer words were spoken as it becomes more and more important for us all to keep up in the technological age. Keep learning!

Marion Ward, CEO of Rewards
2018
LookFantastic Training Academy becomes Rewards Hair Academy and opens their new offices in Central Brighton.
2015
CEO Marion Ward is awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Business Matters Awards at the Hilton Hotel in Gatwick on Friday 3rd July.
2014
Rewards Training secures ‘good’ Ofsted grade following a detailed inspection of the quality of training, assessment, advice and guidance. Ofsted award the coveted grade in recognition of the great services we provide for the community. Rewards Training’s Managing Director Andrew Ayres said, “This report recognises all the hard work and dedication by our team to provide some of the best training services around. We are very proud of the result and looking forward to supporting a greater number of businesses in the local community to find and train the apprentices they need for a successful future.”
A very proud CEO Marion Ward has seen Rewards grow and evolve into one of our regions respected and trusted training providers. "2014 is a celebration year for us all at the company, it's been a roller-coaster ride but great fun" said Marion speaking on the eve of our anniversary year.
2013
Rewards Training moves to new and improved offices and training facilities in Crawley. We waved goodbye to Haywards Heath, home to Rewards Training since our formation in 1989. Our Head Office and training facilities are now all under one roof at Belgrave House in the bustling centre of Crawley. Commenting on the move our CEO Marion Ward said "Haywards Heath served us well for nearly 25 years but the time has come to make a move in order to better serve the wider community".

Rewards Training is back in the recruitment business! After opening our new AppJobs service in the spring the company is now helping young people find work with career opportunities and training combined in the form of an Apprenticeship.
2012
The company celebrated re-accreditation for the Investors in People standard, for the next 3 years.

Rewards were re-accredited with the MATRIX standard, recognising the organisations high standards of information, advice and guidance given to learners and employers alike.
2011
Merged with Indigo Skills. "stronger together" was the message from Managing Director Mike Ward.
2010
Rewards Scotland passes £1m turnover for the first time.
2008
Rewards Training passes £1m turnover for the first time and moves to larger premises in Crawley.
2006
Rewards Training gains a direct contract from the Learning Skills Council.
2005
Rewards gains a Train to Gain contract to deliver employer led training across the UK.
2004
The organisation is successful with its bid and gains a contract to deliver learn direct qualifications.
2003
New offices are opened in Glasgow and Rewards gains the Investors in People award for the first time.
2002
The Mid Sussex Learning Centre is opened in Haywards Heath, local MP Nicholas Soames is on hand to officiate at the ceremony.
2001
Opened up a new and improved premises in Haywards Heath. New ICT facilities are introduced to help people gain new computer skills.
New offices and training facilities are opened in Brighton.
1999
New offices and training facilities in Tunbridge Wells.
Rewards Training Scotland opens in Edinburgh, our CEO is taking Rewards Training back to her roots. Contracts with SDS Scotland soon follow.
1998
New offices open in Hounslow.
1997
Working in partnership with two local colleges, Rewards Training opens new offices and training facilities in Crawley.
Moved to larger a premises in Haywards Heath and won first government funded training programme for helping young people gain work skills.
1990
Rewards gained first Training Agency contract aimed at helping young people back to work.
1989
Marion Ward founded Rewards Training in the Priory, Haywards Heath. When founded, Rewards was targeted at woman returnees with a focus on training for new systems and office practices, including computer and lifestyle changes.
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