Turing College Acquires Boom Training to Transform UK Apprenticeships

We’ve got big news: Turing College has acquired Boom Training, a UK-based apprenticeship provider with a strong track record of helping businesses grow talent from within. This step marks a bold new chapter for us — entering the UK market and expanding our impact into the world of apprenticeships.

The Talent Gap Is Growing, and So Is the Opportunity

Why now? Because the way people learn — and the way companies build talent — is changing fast. Traditional education systems are struggling to keep up with the demands of tech-driven industries. Meanwhile, apprenticeships in the UK are evolving. Forward-thinking companies are not only hiring for credentials but investing in potential. And governments in developed markets like the UK increasingly recognize this too, offering funding and policy support to help employers upskill and reskill their teams through apprenticeships. 

We believe the combination of Turing’s tech-native, self-paced learning model with Boom’s deep expertise in apprenticeships is exactly what this moment calls for.

We’re not here to copy-paste what’s already been done. Boom brings a decade of experience delivering apprenticeship training in fields like digital marketing and business administration. We bring a learning model built for the AI era: flexible, outcome-driven, and designed to empower learners to grow fast and deliver real value. Together, we’ll build something new: apprenticeship programs that actually reflect how modern professionals learn and work. 

From YC Roots to Challenger Status

This move is also a clear signal of what's next. Since being backed by Y Combinator in 2021, Turing College has had an international scale and impact in mind. Now, with Boom, we’re entering one of the most mature apprenticeship ecosystems in the world. 

“The UK apprenticeship market is worth around £4 billion, and it’s evolving fast,” says Lukas Kaminskis, CEO and co-founder of Turing College. “This acquisition positions us to be a serious challenger in a space where innovation has lagged behind demand. With Boom, we’re well placed to scale to a better model — one that delivers for both learners and employers.”

We’re here to raise the bar for what apprenticeships can look like in today’s workplace. And we’re just getting started.