External Apprentice Networks and Communities
Ace Insights A true insight into apprenticeships, modern and re-defined. We’re putting talent back on the radar, challenging information gaps through our championing of the route. To give applicants the transparency they deserve, we celebrate our apprentices, allowing direct insight and connection with industries spanning from Technology to Finance. ‘Nurturing today’s talent and guiding tomorrow’s […]
OuterCircle Empowering the growth & support of the current & next generation of Apprentices. Communities for Aspiring and Current Apprentices. Find out more
Muslim Apprentice Community The Muslim Apprentice Community (MAC) aims to empower individuals to champion their faith and create a community for Muslims. Find out more
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Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance Promoting social mobility, diversity, inclusion and equity in apprenticeships & skills Find out more
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Union of Jewish Students We are the voice of 9,000 Jewish students, spanning over 75 Jewish Societies on campuses across the UK and Ireland. Find out more
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The Disabled Apprentice Network The Disabled Apprentice Network (DAN) brings together Disabled apprentices and those who have finished their apprenticeship. Powered by Disability Rights UK. DAN has hosted webinars for the Association of Apprentices. Find out more
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The Black Apprentice Network A community for current and aspiring black apprentices. Find out more
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The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN) is a group of employers and former and current apprentices. Find out more
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AoA Connect Connecting current and past apprentices from all over the UK to share, support, and grow together. The professional network for apprentices where you can gain access to a vast network of peers, events, and opportunities. Find out more
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The Brown Girl League Creating opportunities for professional South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African women with the community, platform, and skills to thrive. Find out 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.
