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The Association of Apprentices presents two new features available this Autumn: AoA Connect and AoA Learn

Coming Soon20th August 2021
*ANNOUNCEMENT* – The Association of Apprentices presents two new features available this Autumn: AoA Connect and AoA Learn.

Apprentices need support more than ever, and we’re committed to helping you to reach your full potential.

AoA Connect is a dedicated social networking platform created exclusively for apprentices to unite, share, and interact.

AoA Learn is a Learning & Development tool that helps to enhance skills and maximise apprenticeships. Strengthen knowledge in a multitude of topics from unconscious bias and business writing, to Excel skills, and effective presenting.

If you are not yet a member of the Association of Apprentices, make sure you sign up now to gain access as soon as the features launch.


We can’t wait to see you,

The Association of Apprentices

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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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