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).
Upcoming Events 2024
Association of Apprentices work is led by our amazing Apprentice Council of current and recently completed apprentices. They bring a wealth of personal experience and knowledge to guide decisions about the Association’s strategy and focus.
The council are always open to new ideas and suggestions and invite you to join this 30 minute teams session, so they can hear from you on:
- What you feel could improve the services AoA offer apprentices.
- What you would like to see from AoA moving forward.
Who is this meeting for? Every member. Current and completed apprentices.
our preparation is our priority. We are pleased to extend an invitation to attend this EPA clinic aimed at enhancing your online presentation skills, distinguishing you among others.
In this 60 minute clinic, led by expert Andy Pollard at Pearson you will look at:
- Demystifying myths around behaviours.
- Learning how to confidently evidence behaviours in readiness for EPA assessment.
- Discovering effective methods to demonstrate behaviours in EPA.
Meet your host: Andy Pollard – Senior Delivery Manager – EPA & TPCA Content at Pearson
Prior to joining Pearson, Andy worked in the FE sector for 12 years. As Senior Delivery Manager, Andy’s role is to ensure EPA assessments are conducted in line with internal and external regulations through fostering effective partnerships and engagement with external stakeholders.
The Association of Apprentices is delighted to invite you to our September 2024 Masterclass – Unleash Your Inner Drive: The power of motivation. 💪🏽
This profoundly insightful session in our 2024 virtual masterclass series, is exclusively reserved for our valued AoA members. It has been thoughtfully crafted to empower you, enabling you to become the best version of yourself and embrace continual growth.
In this 90-minute session, you will be provided with the necessary tools and guidance to inspire and motivate you. Led by Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Dr Josephine Perry, Director of Performance in Mind, this workshop will:
- Based on the theory of Self-Determination, develop your intrinsic motivation, making tasks and challenges more enjoyable and accessible.
- Learn the ABCDE of motivation: Autonomy (and where autonomy is not available, your psychological safety), Belonging, Competency, Delight and Engagement.
- Develop tools and strategies to use the five elements of the ABCDE of motivation to ensure you can reach your potential.
As part of our #GetAhead 2024 activities this September, we invite all apprentices to join this 60-minute virtual webinar which will be hosted by our fantastic AoA Apprentice Council Members.
Here, you will have the opportunity to acquire valuable advice and tips to assist you in starting your apprenticeship journey with a solid foundation.
Ever wanted to know:
- Were there any unexpected insights or lessons they discovered when starting their apprenticeship?
- Looking back, was there anything they wish they had known or done differently during their apprenticeship?
- How did they overcame imposter syndrome?
- How can you guarantee that you distinguish yourself and display enthusiasm in a professional manner?
- What aspects of their AoA membership proved to be most beneficial?
This thought provoking workshop in partnership with Bailey and French, is exclusively reserved for our valued AoA members. It has been thoughtfully crafted to empower you, enabling you to become the best version of yourself and embrace continual growth.
In this interactive 45 minute workshop with Anthony Fitton you’ll discover how to:
- Recognise the signs of imposter syndrome and fear of failure.
- Develop strategies to adopt a growth mindset, build self-confidence and resilience through others.
- Commit to actions and habits which help you embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Anthony is a Business Psychologist, working for the last 10+ years with organisations from Nando’s and Booking.com to the Home Office and HMRC. His expertise primarily focuses on applying the latest in positive, organisational psychology to solve business challenges around the adoption of new technologies, leadership and management effectiveness, and workplace culture/experience.
The Association of Apprentices is delighted to invite you to our October 2024 Masterclass – Emotionally savvy: Navigating life with emotional intelligence.
This knowledge-packed session in our highly esteemed 2024 virtual masterclass series is exclusively reserved for our valued AoA members. It has been thoughtfully crafted to empower you, enabling you to become the best version of yourself and embrace continual growth.
In this 90 minute Emotional Intelligence (EI) masterclass, led by Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Dr Josephine Perry, Director of Performance in Mind, You will uncover your true capacity to perceive and honestly convey your emotions. Gain insight into the underlying reasons behind them, as well as the impact they have on your life. Plus consider:
- When you have higher levels of EI you get better at regulating your emotions, so they can actually help rather than hinder you in reaching your goals.
- Tools to monitor your emotions and grow your emotional vocabulary in order to increase your EI.
- Strategies to pre-plan responses to common emotions and prepare for difficult situations.
The Association of Apprentices is delighted to invite you to our December 2024 Masterclass – 2024 December Masterclass – Discovering You: The Journey to Self-Awareness.
This workshop is part of our highly esteemed 2024 virtual masterclass series and is exclusively reserved for our valued AoA members. It has been thoughtfully crafted to empower you, enabling you to become the best version of yourself and embrace continual growth.
This “Discovering you” Masterclass will use the “viacharacter strengths finder” questionnaire to explore participants’ strengths and we will look at how to use them to become more effective in your work and personal life.
During the Masterclass participants will:
- Learn why playing to your strengths is more important than improving your weaknesses.
- Take the online test (email required to receive results) and learn your top 5 ‘Signature Strengths’.
- Create an action plan for how you can use these strengths more frequently.
Past Events 2024 - Some are available to stream on AoA On Demand
