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Celebrating Success with PARS: Join the Q&A Session

10/09/2024

 

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey to enhance the recognition of apprenticeships. Over 100 apprentices have successfully completed the Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS), marking a new era of acknowledgment and esteem for vocational achievements.

PARS Q&A Session
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What is PARS?

The Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS) is a groundbreaking initiative designed to honour the unique skills and accomplishments of qualified apprentices. Recipients of the PARS award receive a certificate and a prestigious post-nominal designation (CSA, CAA, CHA, or CGA), which serves as a testament to their dedication and expertise.

Why Apply for PARS?

For completed apprentices, PARS offers:

  • Recognition of Skills: Acknowledges the hard work and skills developed during your apprenticeship.
  • Post-Nominal Designations: Adds a professional edge to your credentials.
  • Career Advancement: Opens doors to new opportunities and career growth.

For supporting organizations, PARS provides:

  • Talent Retention and Attraction: Helps in retaining skilled professionals and attracting new talent.
  • CSR Goals Achievement: Contributes to corporate social responsibility objectives.
  • Network Building: Strengthens connections within the apprenticeship ecosystem.

Join Our Live Q&A Session

To help everyone understand the benefits and application process of PARS, we are hosting a live Q&A session titled “Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme – Celebrating Success: Q&A Live Session.” This online event is a collaborative effort between the Association of Apprentices and The Chartered Institution of Further Education.

Who Should Attend?

  • Current and former apprentices
  • Organizations working with apprentices
  • Parents
  • Further Education (FE) professionals

Why Attend?

This session is crafted to address all your queries about PARS and warmly invites you to participate and learn how this scheme can enhance parity of esteem for apprenticeships. Discover how PARS can benefit both individuals and organizations, and find out how to apply.

When is it?

Tuesday 1st October at 10-10:45 on Teams.

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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.

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