Exciting news! Knovia is thrilled to welcome Babington into our family, joining Paragon Skills, Shaping Lives, and Tempdent. This marks a significant milestone in our journey to drive social impact, professional mobility, and excellence in vocational training.
Expanding Our Reach, Strengthening Our Impact
The addition of Babington enhances our ability to equip individuals with valuable skills, improving productivity and career progression at scale. By uniting our expertise, we reinforce our commitment to being a market leader in our chosen sectors, particularly within the care industry. With Paragon Skills focusing even more sharply on this vital sector, we are poised to drive even greater innovation and impact.
As part of this strategic move, Paragon Skills’ professional services provision will transition to Babington, creating a more efficient, high-performing structure that fuels sustainable growth. This ensures we continue delivering outstanding learning experiences that evolve alongside the needs of our employer partners and learners.
Elevating Learning Experiences Through Collaboration
Babington’s dedication to learner success, combined with their expertise and strong portfolio, aligns perfectly with Knovia’s mission to redefine industry standards in vocational training. By sharing best practices and leveraging our collective strengths, we will accelerate innovation and introduce high-growth, in-demand skills, including data analytics, accountancy, HR, and L&D pathways.
This collaboration broadens our portfolio, creating more opportunities for learners and businesses to upskill, reskill, and stay competitive in today’s ever-changing job market.
A Shared Vision for the Future
Mark Botha, CEO of Knovia Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership:
“I am truly thrilled to welcome Babington into the Knovia Group. Their rich 50-year heritage and unwavering dedication to quality and innovation resonate deeply with our mission of Impact, Change, and Growth. Together, we will create meaningful change and deliver career-boosting outcomes for learners, businesses, and industries.”
Jennifer Bramley, CEO of Babington, echoed this excitement:
“I am delighted that Babington has joined the Knovia Group. Our commitment to Developing Better Futures remains our guiding principle, and now, with Knovia’s robust platform, we can amplify our impact. Together, we will continue to empower individuals and organisations through high-quality vocational training.”
Investing in Growth, Innovation, and Excellence
By joining Knovia, Babington gains access to a strong platform for growth, leveraging our deep expertise in apprenticeships and commercial training. This partnership strengthens our ability to scale, innovate, and provide high-quality learning experiences that drive real, measurable success.
At Knovia, we believe that ambitious, high-performing teams are the driving force behind meaningful change. Babington shares our passion for impact, and together, we will build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
We are excited for the future and the incredible opportunities this partnership will bring for learners, businesses, and the wider economy. Welcome to the Knovia family, Babington!