About DB Training

DB Training is setting the standards for a new generation of training providers. The innovative and unique delivery methods established by its management team, focus entirely on the learners experience and its relevancy to their career.

By delivering a range of practical vocational training courses, we ensure that each individual not only has the appropriate qualification, but a range of relevant skills that makes them eminently employable. Each training programme focuses on a range of new skills that ensure long-term employment and influence within an individual's chosen profession.

Success Rate

DB Training has a 90% success rate of Level 2 course completions and 80% employment of Apprentices. At Level 3 the success rate is 95% for course completions and 95% employment.

Management Team

The management team of DB Training is one of the most dynamic and inspirational group of individuals within further education. The blend of work based learning, Apprenticeship and unique practical training was a concept inspired by our Managing Director, John Baker.

John W Baker - Managing Director

John is by profession an Investment Banker, but not in the traditional sense that one would normally think of a Banker. Until the summer of 1997 he ran international trading floors for some of the most prestigious banking names, in both the City of London and New York. John spent six years living in New York gaining international experience.

In 2007, John had the vision of introducing a range of Apprenticeship training programmes accompanied by specific practical training that gives the individual a unique set of skills. This programme would be for employed 16-18 year olds and extended to those categorised within the NEET group for whom we provide additional employment.

John is also the Managing Director of Dr Byte UK Limited an IT company based in Rayleigh, Essex, which was established in 2001. The company's clients include 4,500 homes and 450 SME's. In that time the company has won six prestigious Business Awards.

David Baitrum - Head of Training

David gained a Bachelors Degree in Science (BSc) with honours in 1999 and has also achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). In his teaching career David has worked at some of the most challenging Secondary Schools in Essex. After working in the mainstream education system, he decided to focus all his efforts on working with young people with special educational needs and emotional and behaviour difficulties. His responsibilities included managing Science, Mathematics and PSHE and actively taking part in the curriculum development team.

In September 2008, David jumped at the opportunity to take on the roll of Head of Training for such a young, dynamic team. This has given him the opportunity to use his wealth of experience to help build a business model that would introduce new and innovative ways of improving the prospects and future of NEET 16-18 year olds within the local community.