The Association of Apprentices promotes former Partnerships Director, Emily Austin to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The Association of Apprentices appoints Emily Austin as CEO Read More »
On the first day of Christmas, AoA gave to you… a chance to win PRIIIZZZEESSS! Yes, you heard it right, AoA is launching our annual 12 days of Christmas competition!
AoA’s 12 Days of Christmas Read More »
Soft skills are not only fundamental in developing your career, but they’re critical in how you navigate your everyday working life. Find out more about what they are and why you need them…
The top soft skills every apprentice needs to succeed Read More »
Association of Apprentices (AoA) announces ‘Apprentices: Connect, Engage and Inspire’ – a new programme in collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News.
New research by The St Martin’s Group demonstrates the fact that apprentices on average not only give real benefits to employers but do so quickly. Furthermore, apprenticeship holders also outperform the wider labour market on several indicators.
Research shows apprenticeships give real benefits to employers – and quickly add value Read More »
The Association of Apprentices presents two new features available this Autumn: AoA Connect and AoA Learn…
Jessica Oghenegweke, a Commissioner for the Social Mobility Commission (an independent extension of the Cabinet Office), joins the board of directors of the Association of Apprentices created by former Lord Mayor of London, Sir Peter Estlin and…
Jessica Oghenegweke is Appointed as Non-Exec Director of the Association of Apprentices Read More »
AoA is proud to be supporting the #PrideInApprenticeships campaign spearheaded by The BAME Apprentice Network…
#PrideInApprenticeships Read More »
The Association is led by you. So now is your time to help steer the direction and shape the future of the Association of Apprentices…
Calling All Members Read More »
Jack Parsons, known as UK’s Chief Youth Officer, joins the board of directors of the Association of Apprentices created by former Lord Mayor of London, Sir Peter Estlin and educationalist Jason Holt CBE…
Jack Parsons Appointed as Non-Exec Director of the Association of Apprentices Read More »
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.
