Association of Apprentices (AoA) announces ‘Apprentices: Connect, Engage and Inspire’ – a new programme in collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News.
Association of Apprentices (AoA) announces ‘Apprentices: Connect, Engage and Inspire’ – a new programme in collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News.
The Association of Apprentices (AoA) marks a landmark partnership with Investors in People (IIP) in their mission to connect thousands of apprentices through their virtual networking community for peer-to-peer learning and support.
The Association of Apprentices announce new partnership with Investors in People Read More »
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 »
As I’m sure many of you may be aware from the numerous posts that circulated on social media in the past month (including AoA’s), 10th to 16th May was Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK…
Mental Health Awareness Week 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.
