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Connect, Collaborate, Create - BIRMINGHAM Apprentice Meet-Up
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Connect, Collaborate, Create - BIRMINGHAM Apprentice Meet-Up

Thursday 3rd April 2025

This event is hosted by Multicultural Apprentice Network in partnership with Association of Apprentices & Apprenticeship Branding Conference.  Sponsored by Compass Group UK & Ireland.

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, learning, and opportunity at Connect, Collaborate, Create — a networking event for apprentices, apprentice employers and learning providers.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to expand your professional network, this event provides the perfect platform to meet industry professionals, fellow apprentices, and potential mentors.
Engage in meaningful conversations, gain insights from peers, and build valuable connections. Through collaboration and shared experiences, you’ll leave feeling inspired and equipped to create new opportunities for your career.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and take the next step in your professional journey!

Register for your FREE ticket here.

Jan Richardson-Wilde

CEO, Occupational Awards Limited

Jan is the CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, a Director of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink and an FE College Governor. She has over 35 years’ experience in the education sector in strategic and operational management of training programmes with colleges, private training providers, local authorities the voluntary sector and not for profit organisations. Jan has previously been a board member of the Learning and Skills Council, chair of the North Yorkshire Training Provider network and Vice-Chair of Yorkshire Coast College and a Governor of the Grimsby Institute for Further and Higher Education. She has extensive experience of education policy, apprenticeships, qualification, and curriculum development as well as business improvement.

Jan joined OAL in 2019, a leading non-profit industry-focused Awarding and End-Point Assessment Organisation, supporting a wide range of employers and of key stakeholders to succeed and surpass expectations. Jan is committed to continuous improvement and enthusiastic about improving the effectiveness, impact and quality of apprenticeships, education, and training in the UK and internationally. She has a wide range of experience of working in a collaborative context with employers and training providers to develop End Point Assessment, apprenticeships, and a wide range of vocational programmes.

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