TRS SHORTLISTED AS NATIONAL 2026 APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING AWARDS FINALIST
LCR apprenticeship provider TRS have been announced as a national finalist…
Regional apprenticeship provider TRS have been announced as a national finalist in the Specialist Training Provider of the Year category at the Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026, ahead of a parliamentary reception and national awards ceremony in the Liverpool City Region.
St Helens-based TRS Training has been shortlisted as a national finalist in the Specialist Training Provider of the Year category at the FE Week & AELP Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026, in association with City & Guilds. The confirmation was published last week across sector media and in industry press.
As a national specialist logistics training provider with its head office in Liverpool City Region, TRS delivers apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and other training to employers and learners across the country. Although their reach is nationwide, they are proud to call the Liverpool City Region our home. This makes achieving national recognition during a year when the awards ceremony takes place in Liverpool especially meaningful.
About the Apprenticeship & Training Awards
The Apprenticeship & Training Awards are firmly established as one of the most respected celebrations of apprenticeship excellence in the UK. They shine a spotlight on organisations and individuals who deliver outstanding training, champion quality, and strengthen the national skills landscape.
The awards are known for their rigorous judging process led by senior sector figures, and attract entries from across the country. Being named a national finalist reflects a provider’s contribution to raising skills standards and supporting businesses and individuals through impactful training.
For specialist providers such as TRS, these awards hold particular significance. They recognise the vital role played by organisations that focus on a specific sector, contributing expertise and deep insight.
Impact in logistics skills development
This is the second time TRS has been nominated for an Apprenticeship & Training Award. In 2024, they won Transport & Logistics Apprenticeship Provider of the Year. They are the leading provider of the Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor apprenticeship and have made a major contribution in addressing the UK HGV driver shortage through their Skills Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes. Over 1000 HGV drivers have become qualified through TRS.
Beyond HGV training, TRS continues to support the City Region and national logistics sector through apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and specialist pathways designed in partnership with leading industry bodies including the BAR, RHA and UKWA.
Looking ahead to the national ceremony
As a national finalist, TRS will be attending a parliamentary reception at the House of Lords on 9 February 2026. They will subsequently be attending the National Awards Ceremony in Liverpool on 3 March 2026. These events bring together outstanding providers, employers and policymakers to celebrate excellence across apprenticeships and training.
