Educ8 provides apprenticeship programmes and training courses, with customers ranging from SMEs to multinationals. The business was established in 2004 by founder and chairman Colin Tucker and initially focused on health and social care. Educ8 has since expanded into new training areas via a number of strategic acquisitions and employs over 250 people. Educ8 delivers fully funded apprenticeships for the Welsh Government and offers a portfolio of qualifications including healthcare, leadership, digital, hair and beauty, and equine. The company is Investors in People platinum accredited, and in 2023, was recognised in the top 5 ‘Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK’. Educ8 has implemented an Employee Ownership Trust scheme, with staff now owning 51% of the business.