The Apprentice Experience’ – The Association of Apprentices (AoA) and ITN Business showcase the unrivalled career opportunity, launching during National Apprenticeship Week, 6th − 12th February 2023.
AoA joins forces with ITN Business for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 Read More »
The 5% Club and The Association of Apprentices are pleased to announce a new “Partnership for support to Apprentices” which will see them working more closely and collaborating more to maximise their combined effect in encouraging employer pursuance of “earn and learn” schemes, with a focus on apprenticeships and the through-life support provided to apprentices.
Partnership for support, AoA and the 5% Club Read More »
The Association of Apprentices express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Read More »
The Association of Apprentices invites you to Birmingham on 4th October…
The Apprentice Meet Up: Birmingham Read More »
The Association of Apprentices has officially launched our first insights summary. Read it here.
AoA’s Summer Insights Update Read More »
Have you been accepted onto an apprenticeship or just started? Hear from experts about how to ‘Get Ahead’ this September.
‘Get Ahead’ – An online event for soon-to-be apprentices Read More »
Register now for this September’s event
The Apprentice Meet Up: Manchester Read More »
How to get there, what to bring…
Important Information: The BIG Apprentice Meet Up Read More »
Find our how to apply here…
Would you like to join our Apprentice Council? Read More »
Use neurolinguistic programming to reframe our mindsets? We heard how from a master practitioner, now let’s put it into practice…
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.
