Association of Apprentices

Breaking News: 'The BIG Apprentice Survey 2024: Findings and Insights' is now LIVE 📊 The Association of Apprentices' largest survey ever, featuring insights from over 2,000 UK apprentices, is now available for all. 🗓️ We're releasing these findings now to set the stage for National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February). This strategic timing allows stakeholders to: ✅ Inform Discussions: Bringing apprentices' voices to the forefront ✅ Guide Improvements: Empowering stakeholders with actionable insights ✅ Highlight Current Issues: Providing up-to-date data on the apprentice journey 🔍 Discover: • The value of apprenticeships • Impact on apprentices' personal growth • Key challenges faced by today's apprentices Our findings showcase both triumphs and areas needing attention in the apprenticeship landscape. We're calling on ALL stakeholders to leverage this data and elevate the apprenticeship experience. Read the full report and be part of the conversation as we gear up for #NAW2025! 📥 See the preview below and access the full report here, for free: https://lnkd.in/eKv8nPA8 #Apprenticeships #NAW2025 #BIGApprenticeshipSurvey #QualityExperiences #WorkforceDevelopment

📅 Today's Must-Attend Webinar for Apprentices! 🌟 Are you an apprentice managing a health condition or want to support someone who does? Join the Association of Apprentices' essential webinar today! In just 45 minutes, you'll gain invaluable insights on: • Turning health challenges into growth opportunities • Practical tools for workplace challenges • Redefining values beyond health struggles • Building meaningful connections Meet our expert hosts: • Anita Gohil-Thorp: Mindset & Leadership Coach, former lawyer with personal experience in overcoming health challenges • Katy Boyle: Graduate Solicitor Apprentice, navigating professional life with a long-term health condition • Special guest: Delphine Legat from Executive Mindset Coaching Limited Don't miss this chance to enhance your emotional intelligence and learn how to thrive in your workplace!: #ApprenticeshipWebinar #HealthAtWork #ProfessionalDevelopment

Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended at the Apprenticeships & Training Conference 2025, sponsored by City & Guilds 🎉🏆 We're thrilled to celebrate our partners who have shown exceptional dedication to apprenticeships: 🌟 Special Recognition Award: Jane Hadfield, NHS England - National Lead for Talent for Care 🏅 Category Winners: • Best Use of Technology in Training: Kaplan UK • Innovation in Training Delivery: South Essex College of Further and Higher Education • Best Partnerships in Training: Umbrella Training Ltd 👏 Highly Commended: • Amazon and QA Ltd - Best Partnership in Training • Lloyds Banking Group - Large Employer of the Year Well done to all nominees and winners for your outstanding contributions to apprenticeships! #ATC2025 #ApprenticeshipExcellence #FutureOfWork

Have you submitted your nominations for the BCS IT & Digital Apprenticeship 2025 awards yet? This year's categories include: ⭐ Digital Degree Large Employer Apprentice of the Year ⭐ Digital Degree SME Employer Apprentice of the Year ⭐ Digital Community Manager Apprentice of the Year ⭐ Digital Business Services Design & Development Apprentice of the Year ⭐ Digital Product Manager Apprentice of the Year ⭐ and more Nominations are welcome from employers, training providers, apprentices, and students. Submit your entries by 21st March 2025. https://lnkd.in/ec68iUMA #ITandDigitalAwards #TLevels #DigitalApprenticeships BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

We're pleased to announce our newest Corporate Partner: The UK Home Office.   This partnership reinforces our commitment to supporting and developing apprentices across various sectors and will enable us to strengthen the apprenticeship community. We look forward to working closely with the Home Office to create a brighter future for apprentices and contribute to the growth of a skilled workforce.   The Home Office has shared their enthusiasm for this collaboration: "We're proud to partner with the Association of Apprentices to empower our apprentices with greater support and development opportunities while strengthening our commitment to building a skilled and innovative workforce."   We thank the Home Office for their commitment to the apprentice experience.   #Apprenticeships #Partnership 

📣 NEW EVENTS - The Association of Apprentices is proud to present two FREE wellness workshops this month, designed to support your personal and professional growth with your health in mind: 1️⃣ "Navigating Apprenticeships with Health Conditions: Strategies for Success" 📅 Friday, March 14, 12:15-1:00 PM GMT 2️⃣ "The Disclosure Dialogue: Navigating Health Conversations in your Apprenticeship" 📅 Friday, March 28, 12:15-1:00 PM GMT 🌟 Why attend? - Gain valuable insights on managing health conditions during your apprenticeship - Learn practical tools for workplace challenges - Develop skills for effective communication about health and well-being - Network with fellow apprentices and industry professionals 🗣️ Featuring expert hosts Anita Gohil (Mindset & Leadership Coach) and Katy Boyle (Graduate Solicitor Apprentice), with special guest Delphine Legat from Executive Mindset Coaching Limited. These workshops are FREE for Association of Apprentices members! Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your well-being and career development. 👉 Register now and take the next step in your apprenticeship journey on AoA Connect: https://lnkd.in/eNZXS_zh If you are not yet a member, join for free on our website. #ApprenticeshipWellness #ProfessionalDevelopment #health Rachel Kayes

We're pleased to see the apprentice voice taking centre stage in the FE Week article highlighting crucial insights from those at the heart of the system. Our members were highly enthusiastic to take part. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e6gdxh5E As we move forward, we must continue to amplify apprentice voices in policy discussions. #ApprenticeVoice #Apprenticeship

Our March Masterclass, "Speak Like a Pro: Sharpen Your Presentation Skills for the Spotlight" during #ScottishApprenticeshipWeek, saw an impressive turnout and fantastic feedback! Key highlights: ✅ 90-minute interactive session led by Anthony Fitton, MBA, Head of Partnerships and Innovation at Bailey & French ✅ Focused on strengthening self-awareness and leveraging unique strengths in presentations ✅ Practical tips for energised preparation and delivery The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees praising the actionable insights and confidence boost they gained with an NPS score of +89 and speaker rating of 4.94 out of 5! A big thank you to Anthony for his expert guidance and to all our members who participated. Your engagement made this masterclass truly special. Stay tuned for our upcoming monthly masterclasses – each designed to propel your apprenticeship journey forward. Remember, these sessions could count towards 'off the job training' and continuing professional development. #ProfessionalDevelopment #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #apprenticeships Rachel Kayes

The Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE) is privileged to support and celebrate the work of the FE & Skills sector. Every week presents a new opportunity. Last week we held productive discussions with FE leaders and MPs in Westminster about critical issues, barriers and potential solutions for the sector. This week we are looking forward to seeing members and colleagues in Liverpool at the Apprenticeships & Training Conference where we will join our partner the Association of Apprentices (AoA) to share insights from apprentices past and present. Hear from Emily Rock (Austin), Sarah Drew and Joseph Lennox CHA on the findings derived from the AoA Big Apprentice Survey and from PARS, the Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme. On Wednesday we will be in Birmingham with our group of future college leaders for their third seminar day of the 2025 CIFE Technical Leadership Programme, with our wonderful Fellows Lesley Davies CBE, FCFE, Lowell Williams FCFE and supported by more of our brilliant technical experts and contributors. #FE #Skills #Apprenticeships #PARSaward #ATC2025 https://lnkd.in/e-bxpTUE

I'm honoured to be part of Association of Apprentices advisory panel. Looking forward to continuing to help amplify the apprentice voice and drive meaningful change in the sector. Looking forward to collaborating with industry leaders to create better opportunities for apprentices everywhere! As part of Accelerate People's support, we're proud to be sponsoring the AoA BIG Apprentice meet-up. If you're an apprentice current or completed, make sure to sign up to learn, connect & be inspired: https://lnkd.in/eGaZKfrs #AssociationOfApprentices #Apprenticeships #SkillsForTheFuture #EmpoweringTalent