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Guides to Support Apprentices and their Line Managers Available Now

02/10/2024

Front cover of abridged version of Line Managers Guide

Exciting News: 2024 Get Ahead Guides Now Available to Support Apprentices and Line Managers!

Last month, we announced the release of our highly anticipated 2024 Get Ahead Guides, designed to support both apprentices and their line managers in their professional journeys. These invaluable resources are now available, offering tailored guidance to enhance the apprenticeship experience and provide crucial support at every step.

1. ‘Get Ahead’ Guide: For Newly Recruited Apprentices

This 100%  free resource is accessible to all, regardless of membership status, ensuring that every apprentice has the support and tools they need to excel.

Key features of the Apprentice Guide include:

  • Practical advice and guidance to support your apprenticeship journey
  • Insightful case studies showcasing real-world experiences and best practices to support your learning
  • Strategic planning tools to help you set and achieve your goals with ongoing support
  • Immediate-use tips perfect for new apprentices, providing instant support as you start your journey

Whether you’re just beginning your apprenticeship or looking to take your experience to the next level, this guide is an essential resource to support your professional development.

 

2. Line Manager Guide: Empowering Apprenticeship Leaders

Recognising the crucial role that line managers play in supporting the success of apprentices, we’ve developed a dedicated guide to support these key mentors and managers.

Our Line Manager Guide is available in two versions to provide flexible support options:

1. **Full Version**: Exclusively available to our partners, offering in-depth strategies and resources to support apprentices comprehensively.

2. **Abridged Version**: Free and accessible to everyone, providing essential guidance for supporting apprentices effectively.

We strongly encourage you to share the abridged version widely within your professional networks. By equipping line managers with the right tools and knowledge, we can collectively enhance the quality of apprenticeships and support across the UK.

Access Your Support Guides Today!

Don’t miss out on these valuable resources designed to support your apprenticeship journey. Download your copy of the ‘Get Ahead’ Apprentice Guide and the abridged Line Manager Guide below.

Together, let’s make 2024 a year of growth, learning, and success for apprentices and their mentors with unparalleled support!

*Partners, please contact Kym for access to the full Line Manager guide.*

 

 

Access the Guides Here

Get Ahead Guide for Newly Recruited Apprentices
Front cover of abridged version of Line Managers Guide
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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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