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

This made my day .. well year so far actually .. 🎉 when one of your partners achieves a Good Ofsted with Outstanding for Personal Development and the Association of Apprentices is quoted in the Inspection Report – 🌟 congratulations again Sammy Shummo and the team at London South Bank University. 🎉 We work with ITPs, Colleges, University and employer providers to embed essential careers information, advice and guidance, mental health & wellbeing, and personal development resources in apprentice journeys – plus apprentices get access to our nationwide network. Amazing to see its impact here...... "At LSBU, we are committed to ensuring our apprentices receive the best possible support and development opportunities throughout their journey. Our partnership with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) has been instrumental in enhancing the personal and professional growth of our apprentices, providing them with access to high-quality networking, mentoring, and development resources. This support played a key role in LSBU achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating for Personal Development and a ‘Good’ overall rating in our recent Ofsted inspection. We strongly encourage other providers to engage with the AoA to help apprentices build their confidence, broaden their horizons, and develop the skills needed to thrive in their careers”. Sammy Shummo, Group Director of Apprenticeships at LSBU. https://lnkd.in/eA_XrTcw #apprenticeships #personaldevelopment #ofsted

📢 Very excited to announce this collaborative event between Group GTI and Association of Apprentices, kindly hosted by KPMG UK! 💡 Apprenticeships: Expectation vs Reality Ever since I saw Emily Rock (Austin) speak a year ago, I wanted to bring our unrivalled Cibyl school leaver data, together with Association of Apprentices' data and community's lived experiences, to provide a true end to end set of insights, trends and guidance for employers from early engagement to completing an apprenticeship. Having spent 2011-2021 at employers, RPOs and training providers recruiting apprentices, I'm really looking forward to this event during National Apprenticeship Week! Cibyl’s David Palmer and Association of Apprentices’ Emily Rock (Austin) will dive into several key trends from an expectations and preferences standpoint, plus what apprentices are experiencing and missing in their employer journey. They'll be joined by an employer and apprentice panel, who’ll have their say on these topics and field questions from the audience.   By joining us on the day, you’ll have exposure to brand new and recently analysed data from both Cibyl and Association of Apprentices, enabling you to adapt and adopt changes to your attraction, selection, onboarding, development and retention of apprentices.   📅 Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 ⏲️ Time: 1:30pm arrival / 2pm event start / 3:30pm networking 📍 Location: KPMG, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL   Refreshments will be available throughout.   If you're an early careers leader or responsible for apprentice recruitment and development in your business, we'd love to see you there. Interested? 👇 Comment "yes" below and I'll drop you a DM with the registration link. NOTE: Spaces are limited and to one person per employer. Registrations close this Friday. #NAW2025 | #Apprenticeships | #Apprentice | #EarlyCareers | #Cibyl | #RecruitmentInsights

🎫 In line with AoA's theme of the month #BuildingResilience, join the Masterclass series kickoff titled 'Rise & Thrive: Building Resilience and a Bulletproof Mindset to Conquer Challenges and Achieve Your Goals' 🗓️ Friday, January 31, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 - 13:30 📍 Online The inspiring 90-minute session with Delphine Legat from Executive Mindset Coaching Limited will allow you to discover how to: • Manage stress with scientifically-proven, high-impact strategies • Boost confidence and keep imposter syndrome at bay • Master energy management for peak performance • Leverage neuroscience for daily success 🌟 About Your Host Delphine Legat An accredited Occupational Psychologist & Performance Coach, Delphine specialises in tackling imposter syndrome, preventing burnout, and simplifying big changes. Why Attend? • Exclusive content for AoA members • Practical skills to excel in your apprenticeship • Networking with like-minded peers • Counts towards your off-the-job training or CPD Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your year with powerful insights and strategies! 🔗 RSVP now and add to your calendar via AoA Connect: https://lnkd.in/ecgMu5bk If you are not yet a member, claim your free membership: https://lnkd.in/dgAHhMKZ #ApprenticeSuccess #masterclass #impostersyndrome #apprenticeships

📊 Association of Apprentices: January 2025 Milestone 📈 We're pleased to report a significant milestone this January: • Our membership has surpassed 30,000 apprentices • This marks our most substantial growth to date This achievement highlights the value of apprenticeships in the workforce. We thank every member contributing to our community's expansion as well as all our partners. #Apprenticeship #apprentice

Grateful to Government Events for asking me to represent both the Association of Apprentices and the The St Martin's Group as Chair of their National Apprenticeship Conference yesterday. A packed agenda with speakers sharing policy updates, latest research and advice on widening participation and creating and managing apprenticeship programmes. Of course, a lot of questions around level 7 apprenticeships (no decision yet, but imminent .. and yes, apprentices currently on level 7 will continue to be funded) and levy flexibilities for employers (only Foundation and Shorter Apprenticeships have been announced so far). Outside of that two big takeaways for me: ▶️ There was a big focus on attracting young people particularly those from underserved areas, and some good examples of employers outreach to widen participation - Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust is doing great things as are Coach Core Foundation . But the most significant barrier is simply there are not enough opportunities out there and we need to make it easier for employers to offer them. ▶️ Once you have your apprentice/s in place, you need to continue investing in their journey and apprentices themselves will tell you how best to do this – whether that’s including more mental health and wellbeing support, facilitating peer connections, mentoring or upskilling on AI, we know that the best experiences lead to successful outcomes. Great to hear from apprentices Ridhka Kakkar Simon Lister Gabrielle Reid who know what it takes. Simon Ashworth Chiara Cavaglia Steve Morris FIEP Robin Bate Suzanne Straw Paul Thompson Gary Laybourne @annette pollitt Sarah Moors Katy Hampshire Natalie Wood (Keating) Dr Becky Quew-Jones #apprenticeships #apprentices #apprenticevoice

🚨 Exclusive opportunity for partners and the wider apprenticeship network during National Apprenticeship Week 2025🚨 We're excited to announce that we're opening up our employer event during National Apprenticeship Week 2025 to our AoA partners and wider network of employers! Join the Association of Apprentices and Group GTI for "Apprenticeships: Expectation vs Reality" - a deep dive into the apprentice experience with fresh insights from school students and current apprentices. This valuable information will help shape your early careers strategies. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 🕐 Time: 1:30 PM arrival, 2 PM start 📍 Location: KPMG, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL 🎫 Limited spaces available. If you are interested in attending DM us or email hello@associationofapprentices.org.uk to secure your spot. What to expect: • Brand new data analysis from Cibyl and the Association of Apprentices • Key trends in apprentice expectations and preferences • Real experiences from current apprentices • Employer and apprentice panel discussion • Q&A session • Networking Speakers: • David Palmer from Cibyl • Emily Rock (Austin) from the Association of Apprentices • Employer and apprentice panelists Don't miss this chance to gain crucial insights for attracting, selecting, onboarding, developing, and retaining top apprentice talent. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2025 #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #employers

📅 Exciting news! National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is just around the corner! 🎉 Join the Association of Apprentices for a week packed with incredible events and resources from February 10-16, 2025. Here's what you can look forward to: 🚀 Monday: Launch of The Toolkit - Insights from AoA's BIG Apprentice Survey 🏛️ Tuesday: Apprentice Roundtable with Andrew Pakes MP, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships 💼 Wednesday: Employer Event on Apprenticeships: Expectation vs Reality with Cibyl 🤝 Thursday: The BIG Apprentice Meet Up sponsored by KPMG 🧠 Friday: Skills for Life Masterclass - Problem-Solving & Decision-Making with Miranda Adams from the Skills Builder Partnership (Apprentices can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gB4Nr42E) Plus, stay tuned for more exciting announcements, including a special ITN Business programme with AoA and UCAS and the reveal of new Apprentice Council Chairs! Plus all week, take advantage of the BIG Apprenticeship Thank You powered by Lifetime (make sure you sign up now! https://lnkd.in/ed4_WZ4B) Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate apprenticeships. Mark your calendars and join us for #NAW2025! #Apprenticeships #CareerDevelopment #SkillsForLife #AoA

🎫 In line with AoA's theme of the month #BuildingResilience, join the Masterclass series kickoff titled 'Rise & Thrive: Building Resilience and a Bulletproof Mindset to Conquer Challenges and Achieve Your Goals' 🗓️ Friday, January 31, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 - 13:30 📍 Online The inspiring 90-minute session with Delphine Legat from Executive Mindset Coaching Limited will allow you to discover how to: • Manage stress with scientifically-proven, high-impact strategies • Boost confidence and keep imposter syndrome at bay • Master energy management for peak performance • Leverage neuroscience for daily success 🌟 About Your Host Delphine Legat An accredited Occupational Psychologist & Performance Coach, Delphine specialises in tackling imposter syndrome, preventing burnout, and simplifying big changes. Why Attend? • Exclusive content for AoA members • Practical skills to excel in your apprenticeship • Networking with like-minded peers • Counts towards your off-the-job training or CPD Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your year with powerful insights and strategies! 🔗 RSVP now and add to your calendar via AoA Connect: https://lnkd.in/ecgMu5bk If you are not yet a member, claim your free membership: https://lnkd.in/dgAHhMKZ #ApprenticeSuccess #masterclass #impostersyndrome #apprenticeships

📊 #ApprenticeInsights: The Pressure Builds 📈 As apprentices progress, so does the stress. Our BIG Apprentice Survey reveals a stark reality: 🔍 Those 2+ years into their apprenticeship face higher stress and anxiety levels as they approach their End Point Assessment (EPA). 🗣️ We're listening to the apprentice voice. How can we better support in-programme apprentices? Share your thoughts! 👇 #ApprenticeWellbeing #EPAPrep