About HBTC
Welcome to HBTC – Hull Business Training Centre. We are an independent training provider based in Hull, East Yorkshire, with additional centres in Grimsby and Scunthorpe. Since we were founded in 1994, we’ve been committed to delivering high-quality apprenticeships, professional training, and recruitment services throughout the Humber region.
At HBTC, we’ve been helping people and businesses grow since 1994. Based in Hull with centres in Grimsby and Scunthorpe, we specialise in delivering high-quality apprenticeships and training across the Humber region. Our programmes cover a wide range of areas including Business Administration, Customer Service, IT, Digital Marketing, Team Leadership, and Teaching Support. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to upskill, we offer hands-on training combined with expert guidance to help you succeed in your chosen field.
We also provide tailored recruitment services, helping employers find the right talent and supporting individuals in securing meaningful roles. Our team works closely with both learners and businesses to ensure the best possible outcomes, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

About HBTC: Our History
A Proud Beginning
HBTC was founded in 1994 by Judith Dolman-Williams and Margaret Wingfield. What began in a modest office on Coelus Street, Hull, quickly gained momentum. Within just a few months, demand for our training services outgrew the space, prompting a move to the Chamberlain Business Centre on Chamberlain Road.
From renting just a couple of rooms, HBTC steadily expanded to occupy the entire office block by the late 1990s—proof of our early success and growing reputation across Hull and the East Riding.
Our Core Focus: Apprenticeships & Skills Training
We secured our first apprenticeship training contract in 1996, a major milestone that reshaped our mission. Apprenticeships in business, IT, and teaching became our central focus—and continue to be today.
In 2001, we broadened our reach through an exciting expansion of our Job Centre Plus contract, leading to a city centre presence. By the end of 2004, all HBTC operations were relocated to a single site on Spyvee Street, streamlining our services under one roof.
Expanding Beyond the Humber
Always looking ahead, HBTC extended its footprint south of the Humber. We opened our Grimsby office in 2011, followed by Scunthorpe in 2013, allowing us to serve learners and employers across Hull, East Yorkshire, Northern Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire.
In 2015, we moved to our current home on Charlotte Street Mews, in the heart of Hull city centre—just a stone’s throw from Queens Gardens and the New Theatre.
Evolving with the Times
The business world has changed dramatically since 1994, and so have we. While our core commitment remains unchanged, HBTC has embraced technological advancements to meet modern workforce needs.

Today, we offer a diverse range of apprenticeships, online courses, and work-based learning opportunities in areas like:
▪️ Team Leading
▪️ Digital Marketing
▪️ Customer Service
▪️ Business Administration
▪️ ICT & Digital Support
▪️ Teaching Assistant
Quality You Can Trust
HBTC is proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ training provider, demonstrating our high standards in delivering education and skills. We are also accredited with the Matrix Standard, a prestigious international quality benchmark for organisations providing information, advice, and guidance (IAG).
Our Mission – Still the Same
So much has changed since our early days, but one thing about HBTC has stayed the same: our mission.
“Committed to providing the opportunity for everyone to develop, in a caring and nurturing learning environment, through a highly trained and motivated workforce.”