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Masterclass Sept 2026
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25/09/2026 – Online (Livestream)

As part of the Association of Apprentices’ Get Ahead series, this Masterclass of the Month: Kickstart Your Future is designed to help you take control of your career direction, build resilience and make confident progress towards your goals.
 
In this live, interactive 90-minute session, you will gain practical tools and strategies to help you build clarity, confidence and momentum in your career. Whether you’re unsure of your next step or looking to accelerate your development, this session will help you move forward with purpose.
 
During the workshop, you will learn how to:
  • Identify your direction and take ownership of your future career path
  • Prioritise effectively and focus on what will make the biggest impact
  • Spot and secure opportunities with confidence
  • Recognise and overcome imposter syndrome
  • Build mental fitness and resilience to navigate challenges
  • Develop a stronger sense of purpose and motivation in your day-to-day work
You will also have the opportunity to connect with apprentices from across the UK, share experiences and learn in a supportive, collaborative environment.
 
Meet your host: Colin Minto, People and Business Optimiser, is a global HR leader specialising in stress, burnout, wellbeing and inclusion. Drawing on over 40 years of lived experience and professional expertise, Colin has developed practical approaches to building resilience and mental fitness, including his ‘15 Drivers of Human Comfort and Distress’ model. His work empowers individuals and organisations to thrive, even in high-pressure environments.
 
This session supports the development of key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs), including self-management, resilience, decision-making and professional development. It also contributes towards your off-the-job training or continuing professional development.
 
Reserve your place today and take a proactive step towards shaping your future.

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.