Association of Apprentices

🎅 Calling all apprentices! Join us for a FREE Christmas networking event in London🎄 🔹 What: Xmas Apprentice Meet Up 2024 🔹 When: Friday 6th December, 2024 from 4:30pm - 7pm 🔹 Where: Norton Rose Fulbright, 3 More London Place, London SE1 2AQ 🔹 Hosted by: The Association of Apprentices in partnership with Investors in People 🔹 Supported by: Norton Rose Fulbright Why attend? ✅ Learn from a fantastic line-up of development speakers ✅ Expand your professional network with fellow apprentices ✅ Earn valuable OTJ/CPD hours ✅ Enjoy food and drinks on us Don't miss this opportunity to connect, network, and develop your skills this festive season. Limited tickets available, so secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/df6PtNbj 👔🎄 Dress code: Smart casual/Christmas-themed Open to all current and completed apprentices. Please share with your apprentice colleagues! #ApprenticeNetwork #ProfessionalDevelopment #ChristmasEvent #LondonNetworking #apprenticeships

Tomorrow's Masterclass for Apprentices - Career Catalyst: Unveiling Essential Skills for Success led by the brilliant Sarah Barron of Skills Builder Partnership. Skills Builder Partnership is a social enterprise working to ensure that one day, everyone builds the essential skills to succeed. In this 60 minute interactive session, Sarah will dive into her wealth of experience to help you pinpoint and showcase those vital skills needed to thrive in the professional playground! ➡️ Identifying Your Strengths: Discover and articulate the essential skills that set you apart in the professional world. ➡️ Crafting Your Professional Persona: Use your Speaking, Listening and Teamwork skills to make a lasting impression in any professional setting. ➡️ Navigating Career Obstacles with Confidence: Gain strategies and insights to overcome challenges and thrive in the dynamic landscape of today's workplace. Members register here: https://lnkd.in/ek6agjkB Non-members: If you are a current or recently completed apprentice, you entitled to free membership which you can unlock here https://lnkd.in/dgAHhMKZ #apprenticeship #masterclass #skills

The Big Apprentice Meet-Up in Partnership with the Multicultural Apprentice Network and the Association of Apprentices 💥 ✨ Over 130 Apprentices Gather in Birmingham for a Groundbreaking Apprentice Event. ✨ 🎉 The Big Apprentice Meet-Up, in partnership with the Multicultural Apprentice Network (Powered by Pathway Group) and the Association of Apprentices (AoA), and proudly sponsored by Kaplan, took place on 9th October at BT Group, Birmingham. With more than 200 registered apprentices from various sectors in attendance, this event served as an inspiring platform for apprentices to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders. The event was marked by a series of dynamic sessions aimed at empowering apprentices and equipping them with tools for success. These sessions were tailored to highlight key aspects of personal and professional development within today’s evolving workplace. The Big Apprentice Meet-Up exemplifies the power of collaboration and community in the apprenticeship sector. By bringing together apprentices from diverse backgrounds and industries, the BIG Apprentice Meet Up: Birmingham not only fostered valuable connections but also highlighted the potential of our apprentice community. The sessions on multicultural perspectives, networking, customer insights, and personal journeys provided a holistic view of what it means to be a successful apprentice in today's dynamic work environment. "The Association of Apprentices is proud to facilitate events like this and is thankful organisations such as the Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance, Kaplan and BT Group for their commitment to the apprentice experience and for making events like this possible." Said Emily Rock (Austin), CEO Association of Apprentices. “The Big Apprentice Meet-Up was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse group of apprentices who are poised to shape the future of their industries. The partnership between Multicultural Apprentice Network, AoA, and Kaplan, along with the generous support from BT Group, ensured a well-rounded and enriching experience for all attendees. With its focus on diversity, customer insights, personal journeys, and professional networking, the event provided apprentices with the tools and inspiration they need to thrive in today’s competitive workforce.” Said Safaraz Ali FIEP, Founder and Chief Executive, Pathway Group & Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance #Apprentices, #Apprenticeships, #Skills, #AmplifyApps, #Multiculturalaa Emily Rock (Austin), Safaraz Ali FIEP, Martin Chandler, Kasim Choudhry, Umayr Tanveer, Jenny Pelling, Jamie Pemberton-Legg, Katie Moore, Paul Bhangoo, Irsa Hussain, ATT, Liz (Devlin) Thompson, Sophie Poduval-Morrell, David Barker, FRSA, Sophia Ibrahim, Rachel Kayes, Mehrban Hussain, Khoram Hedayati, Vinay Parmar, Kym Lewis, Kieren Buxton, Santina Bunting, Boma Praise J., Muhammad Hammad Lateef (TMIET CSA)

As the Community Manager at the Association of Apprentices, I’m proud to see how our #ApprenticeMeetUp events are making a real difference in our members' apprenticeship journeys. The positive impact on individuals like Zach Bennett reaffirms just how valuable these meetups are for apprentices.

🚀 Exciting Announcement: Apprenticeships Conference 2025! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the incredible line-up of expert speakers and panellists for our upcoming Apprenticeships Conference, taking place on 27th February 2025. Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eGybGu-y This year’s theme, Navigating the Skills Sector through Change, promises to be a compelling discussion on how we can adapt and thrive in an evolving skills landscape. ✨ Meet our speakers: (more to be announced soon!) 🔹 Jan Richardson-Wilde FIEP CEO from Occupational Awards Limited - Conference Chair & Panel Expert 🔹Peter Murphy, Co-Founder from Orbital Software Solutions Ltd - Workshop Speaker 🔹 James Norris, Assistant Principal from Walsall College - Speaker 🔹 Thomas Burton, Head of Apprenticeship Delivery from York St. John University - Speaker 🔹 Paul Drew, Apprenticeships Director from JBC Skills Training Ltd - Speaker 🔹 Lucy Dunleavy, CEO & Founder from LearnBox - Panel Expert 🔹 Fabienne Bailey, CEO from Gateway Qualifications - Speaker 🔹 Colin Bentwood, Director from Strategic Development Network (SDN) - Speaker 🔹 Jake Tween Director from Doran Scott Williams (DSW) - Workshop Speaker 🔹 Katie Rankin, Emerging Talent & Careers Manager from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays - Speaker 🔹 Emily Rock (Austin), CEO from Association of Apprentices - Speaker This year, we’ll explore key challenges and opportunities facing the skills sector, with insights from leading voices in apprenticeships, education, and workforce development. The event will feature engaging workshops, insightful presentations, and a panel discussion you won’t want to miss! 🗓️ Save the Date: 27th February 2025 Sak Awan - FIEP Kirstin McCain Daena Horne Jasmin Lamprecht James Grey Sara Rose Erin Rose Zainab Amin Pat Amante LINDSAY (Apprenticeships) #Apprenticeships2025 #SkillsDevelopment #NavigatingChange #SkillsSector #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment #Leadership #ApprenticeshipConference #UKSkills

We will be at #UVAC2024 tomorrow! Say hello to our Community Manager, Rachel Kayes and our Partnerships Manager, Kym Lewis. See you there. #apprenticeships #skillsdevelopment University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)

🎉 Congratulations to all the finalists, winners, and supporters at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards! We're thrilled to celebrate the success of our partners HSBC, BBC, Amazon, and BPP. Your commitment to diversity and inclusion in apprenticeships is truly inspiring! 🌟 A special shoutout to our incredible Apprentice Council members: ➡️ Dhimple Patel from Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity - Highly Commended 🏅 ➡️ Charity Lockie from Weightmans - Finalist 🌟 And a huge round of applause to Kasim Choudhry, Jagdeep Soor FIEP, and Safaraz Ali FIEP for making it an unforgettable night! The future of apprenticeships is bright, diverse, and full of potential. Here's to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for all! #MCAppAwards BBC Apprenticeship Partnerships Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance

📈 Last month's Trending Topics: Apprentices are tapping into the power of AoA Learn and exploring these top 5 topics: 1. Self-awareness explained 2. What is Emotional Intelligence? 3. Resilience Explained 4. Building & Managing Your Personal Brand 5. Planning & Executing Your Career Journey By exploring these topics on AoA Learn, apprentices are developing crucial skills and advancing their careers. It's not just learning; it's about growing together as a community. Are you an apprentice? Don't miss out on these valuable resources! Visit AoA Learn today and improve your skillset. Organisations, want to empower your apprentices? Partner with AoA and unlock a world of learning opportunities for your team. Connect with David Barker, FRSA to find out more. #ApprenticeshipGrowth #ContinuousLearning #AoALearn #apprenticeships #trends

NCFE has committed to providing free PARS accreditation for over 100 eligible Level 2 and 3 apprentices across sectors! ✅ £5,000 bursary to support apprentice employability ✅ Enhances professional recognition ✅ Boosts parity of esteem with other qualifications Completed Level 2 and 3 apprentices check your eligibility now and elevate your career: https://lnkd.in/eEQnTv-g David Gallagher FIEP, Chief Executive of NCFE, said: “We’re delighted to launch this bursary to help improve the recognition and esteem of apprenticeships and support apprentices with their progression by enabling them to become even more marketable to employers. “As an education charity, we believe in making a positive social impact and this is an area we feel will support that. But this will only happen if it’s fair access and means for all apprentices – regardless of their background and, importantly, their current situation. “We want as many beneficiaries as possible to experience truly transformational learning experiences, over a lifetime, that enable them to fulfil their potential in their career, and life more broadly. PARS will help facilitate the recognition of apprenticeships and celebrate the learner’s achievements. The NCFE bursary is intended to enable those who wouldn’t ordinarily have the chance to take advantage of this scheme to do so, and we hope that other organisations will follow our lead and contribute to this valuable initiative.” #PARSaward #Apprenticeships #NCFEBursary The Chartered Institution for Further Education

We're thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the BIG Apprentice Meet Up: London on October 24th, 2024, an incredible success! 🎉 To our attendees: Your enthusiasm and engagement made the event truly special. We hope you found it valuable for your professional development. A huge shoutout to our generous sponsors, Linklaters and BPP. Your support enables us to host free events like this, providing crucial experiences for apprentices. We're grateful for your commitment to nurturing talent and the apprentice journey. Special thanks to our amazing speakers and organisers: 👏 Patrick McCann and Cassandra Barton from Linklaters 👏 Tyler Austin, Lucy Wildig, and Emma Blackstone from BPP 👏 Amy Marren MBE PLY 👏 Nya Wilson 👏 Kieren Buxton from the AoA Council Events like these showcase the power of collaboration in fostering growth and opportunity. Here's to many more successful gatherings in the future! Apprentices: Want to join us at the Christmas event in partnership with Investors in People, supported by Norton Rose Fulbright? Register here for free: https://lnkd.in/df6PtNbj #ApprenticeshipSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment #ThankYou #apprenticeships