Apprenticeship Networking Events 2024

AoA hosts regular events, both virtually and in-person, across the country. See the event schedule below. For the most up to date information members can access the live event page on AoA Connect: Upcoming Events | AoA Connect (associationofapprentices.org.uk).

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The BIG Xmas Quiz 2024

AoA Council’s Xmas Quiz 2024

🎅🎄 Get Ready for the AoA Big Christmas Quiz on Thursday, 12 December at 12pm- 1pm! 🎄🎅

It’s time to bring out your Christmas spirit (and your competitive streak)! Join us for the AoA Big Christmas Quiz with your host , Apprentice Council Member, Ben Lawton! – an evening filled with fun, laughter, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re a quiz whiz or just in it for the festive vibes, we promise a jolly good time for all! RSVP now to secure your spot!

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Past Events - Stream them and more on AoA On Demand

Crafting Your Signature
Teaching the fundamentals level 2 Maths
EPA Conference
How to get more done whilst being kinder to yourself
Master the art of personal resilience cover image featuring woman smiling
Pearson EPA Clinic

Plus many more available on AoA On Demand, now.

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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