Apprentice Network Directory

Connect with fellow apprentices across industries and interest

We’ve gathered the most valuable organisations, networks and support groups dedicated to apprentice success in one convenient location. The Association of Apprentices believes that connecting with peers and like-minded professionals is essential for your development journey. Whether you’re seeking industry-specific guidance, opportunities, or simply want to expand your network, these communities offer support.

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Please note that organisations featured in this directory are external to the Association of Apprentices. We provide this information purely as a service to help apprentices discover additional support channels. 

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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