What is the Association of Apprentices?
The Association of Apprentices (AoA) is a UK-wide not-for-profit social enterprise that supports every apprentice to have a high-quality experience, fulfil their potential and progress to successful completion. We work with employers and providers to offer enhanced experiences for their apprentices through our community, with peer-to-peer networking, learning and support.
How the Association of Apprentices benefits employers

Community
External Networking

Events
Inspiration & Motivation

Development
Learning & Development
Our research
We surveyed over 1,700 apprentices to find out what they need from an association, but we didn't stop there... We tap into the knowledge and experience of our Founding Partners and Advisory Panel and have spoken to employers of all sizes to understand what they need to give their apprentices the best start.
- Peer-to-peer learning and support to optimise apprentice experiences and engagement
- Proactive and holistic support and information throughout the learner journey and with a focus at key stages such as on-boarding or end-point assessment
- Mentoring services to encourage personal development, supporting retention and completions
- Unique insight and data from our member base to help benchmark and share best practice
- Helping to develop well-rounded apprentices for your business with access to transferable skills, independent advice and guidance and off-the-job training
Many apprentices are balancing work and study for the first time. Many are taking the first step in their chosen career. AoA bridges the gap between the employer and training provider to offer comprehensive support in key areas to help support apprentices’ progression:
- A bespoke Learning and Development tool
- A community of peers
- A dedicated virtual networking space
- An opportunity to ask questions and make their voices heard
Both early career apprentices and experienced upskillers can use AoA as a platform to be proud of the unique path they have taken and the employer who has invested in them.


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Find out more about our exclusive features: AoA Connect and AoA Learn
Membership prices for employers
As a social enterprise, we are committed to ensuring that all apprentices have the opportunity to access their Association. For this reason, membership for individual apprentices is currently free. In addition to this offer, organisations with 249 or fewer employees can check if they are eligible for free membership below. Larger employers, please get in touch.
Why should my organisation pay for our apprentices to join the Association?
Although membership for individual apprentices is currently free, this offer is limited and AoA will be introducing membership fees in the future. Organisations can ensure their apprentices continue to access our services by purchasing corporate membership in advance – and will receive additional corporate benefits too.
Benefits of corporate membership
Employers that purchase corporate membership for the apprentices within their organisation benefit from:
What size is your organisation?
249 or Fewer Employees?
Qualify for free corporate membership?
Organisations with 26+ apprentices, please contact us via the form below to discuss pricing options with a member of our team.
Up to 25 Apprentices?
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per apprentice
26+ Apprentices?
Please contact us using the form below and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
250+ Employees
Larger Employers
Contact Form
For larger employers we can create a bespoke pricing plan based on apprentice numbers.Â
Please contact us using the form below and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
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