Association of Apprentices

Exciting news for our organisations with apprentices: The Association of Apprentices is taking collaboration to the next level. We're pleased to announce our new seamless integration feature!   What does this mean for you? ✅ Effortless access: Your apprentices can now access AoA directly from your platform ✅ Single Sign-On: No more juggling multiple logins ✅ Streamlined workflow: Boost productivity with integrated tools at your apprentices' fingertips   Are you ready to supercharge your apprenticeship programme?   Please message David Barker, FRSA Barker for a demo or DM us to learn more. #apprenticeships #apprenticesuccess

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new award: Certificate of Graduate Apprenticeship from The Chartered Institution for Further Education! This year, the Association of Apprentices launched the Post-Apprentice Recognition Scheme (PARS), recognising apprentices based on their achievements and impact on their organisation and community. For my fellow qualified apprentices, I'd recommend checking out the scheme if you're interested in applying for the award - https://lnkd.in/e9iTA-v4

🎉 AoA Wrapped 2024: Celebrating 3 Years of Growth! 🚀 Swipe through to see our incredible journey: • 28,500+ registered apprentices • 500,000+ learning activities completed • 25% of members from SMEs • 200+ apprentices awarded with the Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme We're proud to support apprentices across the UK, and we're just getting started! 👥 Want to be part of our success story? We're seeking new partners to fuel our growth and impact even more lives. Comment below or contact David Barker, FRSA to explore partnership opportunities! #AOAWrapped #ApprenticeshipSuccess #SkillsDevelopment #CareerGrowth The Chartered Institution for Further Education Zara Khan CHA Kym Lewis Charity Lockie Sir Peter Estlin Jason Holt CBE Emily Rock (Austin) Fiona Burford Sophia I. Rachel Kayes

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Association of Apprentices🎉 As we celebrate three years of growth, we're thankful for our amazing community of 28,500+ apprentices, partners, followers, and supporters. Together, we've achieved: • 500,000+ learning activities completed • 25% of members from SMEs (up from 14% last year) • 3,800+ apprentices at skill-building events • 200 Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme awards • A successful webinar series supporting line managers of apprentices Here's to an even brighter 2025 filled with more learning, growth, and success! Wishing all our followers and supporters a joyful festive season. #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #Apprenticeships

🎉 AoA Wrapped 2024: Celebrating 3 Years of Growth! 🚀 Swipe through to see our incredible journey: • 28,500+ registered apprentices • 500,000+ learning activities completed • 25% of members from SMEs • 200+ apprentices awarded with the Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme We're proud to support apprentices across the UK, and we're just getting started! 👥 Want to be part of our success story? We're seeking new partners to fuel our growth and impact even more lives. Comment below or contact David Barker, FRSA to explore partnership opportunities! #AOAWrapped #ApprenticeshipSuccess #SkillsDevelopment #CareerGrowth The Chartered Institution for Further Education Zara Khan CHA Kym Lewis Charity Lockie Sir Peter Estlin Jason Holt CBE Emily Rock (Austin) Fiona Burford Sophia I. Rachel Kayes

A big shoutout to George Anderson from Gen. Healthy Minds for leading an incredible Masterclass last Friday. George's session on strengths was a huge success! Here's what our apprentice members had to say: 🌟 "I loved George's positive spin on strengths and how we can use them effectively. It spawned some insightful and interesting conversations in the breakout rooms." 🎉 "George Anderson kept the session moving and fun! He opened our eyes to qualities people often overlook." 🧠 "A great balance of learning during this workshop, loved that he uses video, rooms, surveys and talking." Exciting news... The full 2025 Masterclass series is now available on AoA Connect. Apprentices, don't miss out - add these dates to your diaries now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSe6ui8B #ApprenticeGrowth #Masterclass #learninganddevelopment #offthejobtraining #cpd #StrengthsFocus Mike Thompson

Congratulations to all the winners at the Kaplan UK Apprenticeship Awards that took place yesterday in London. 🏆 Our Head of Partnerships, David Barker, FRSA was honoured with the opportunity to be a judge, alongside others, including our partner from the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance, Jagdeep Soor FIEP. 👏 Well done to Kaplan UK for awarding their brilliant apprentices, and to Jenny Pelling for all your hard work. These awards showcase the incredible talent and dedication within the apprenticeship community. #KaplanApprenticeshipAwards #Apprenticeships

Does your organisation have an inspiring apprenticeship story?   Share your story in ITN Business' Visionary Voices: Apprenticeships. A new thought leadership interview series celebrating the people and businesses championing apprenticeship schemes, and the apprentices who are shaping their success. Amplifying the voices of future talent and the businesses they are part of, through studio led video interviews and articles.   Contact ITN Business Programming Directors Tamsin Luck, Tamsin.Luck@itn.co.uk and Jamie Connolly, Jamie.Connolly@itn.co.uk to discuss how your organisations can be part of this opportunity.   #VisionaryVoices #Apprenticeships #NAW2025 #GetInvolved #NewOpportunity #YourStory

🚨 We’re proud to announce that OneFile is the first and currently only partner to integrate with the Association of Apprentices 🚨 This new integration allows learners to connect directly to AoA resources via single sign-on (SSO) through OneFile, including vital resources around personal development, pastoral care and mental health. Why It Matters: For Providers: ✅ Saves admin time and simplifies workflows. ✅ Supports Ofsted compliance, especially for personal development. ✅ No more managing multiple logins. For Learners: 🎯 Easy access to vital resources. 🎯 Seamless login boosts engagement. 🎯 Keeps you on track for success. If you're already an AoA partner, click here to activate: https://hubs.la/Q02_gC_00 🎉 With thanks to Ufi VocTech Trust for their support in developing the API!

We're pleased to welcome Asda as a returning Corporate Partner! 🎉 At the Association of Apprentices, we're committed to enhancing the apprentice experience, and our partners play a crucial role in this mission. Asda's continued support demonstrates a strong dedication to developing talent and fostering growth in the workplace. Mickey Greenhalgh FCIPD, Senior Director, Leadership & Learning at Asda says: "Asda are proud to be Corporate Members of the Association of Apprentices, providing our apprentices with access to valuable resources, opportunities and a strong network of peers and mentors to support them to thrive. Through this partnership, we are able to engage with a community dedicated to raising standards, advocating for apprentices, and ensuring that real-world training opportunities are accessible and impactful. This aligns with our commitment to nurturing talent, fostering diversity, and strengthening our workforce for the future." Thank you, Asda, for your ongoing commitment to the apprentice experience. #partnership #apprenticeships