In 1996 the first Apprenticeship Programme commenced which represented the beginning of the Vocational Learning Department. The first training centre was established in Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds, which contained both training facilities and office space.

In November 2000 the company, West Suffolk Training, changed its name to WS Training Limited.

In January 2007 the company underwent a major rebranding, which reflect the brand identity you know and see today.

Later in 2008 the company was approached by the Learning and Skills Council to take on an Ipswich based Hairdressing Training School. New premises (Bridge House, Lower Brook Street, Ipswich) were sought for the renamed WS Training Hair Academy.

In 2013 WS Training Central, based in Cromwell Court, Ipswich, was opened providing Study Programmes for 16 to 24 year old learners. WS Training Central then re-located to Fore Street, Ipswich in 2014 due to rapid expansion. Central operates three programmes- Traineeships, Diplomas and ExcelR8 (for SEND students. Also in 2014 WS Training launched a new centre in East Hill, Colchester providing a Hair Academy and Employability Skills Study Programme for the local area.