News and Insights

December 02, 2021
STEM-spirational virtual careers fair
STEM Learning, partnered with AECOM and supported by Amazing Apprenticeships, are inviting teachers and young people to attend the ‘Apprenticeships: Earn while you Learn‘ virtual careers fair from 6–10 December 2021!

November 24, 2021
Amazing Apprenticeships to host employer-focussed planning session for NAW2022
Anna Morrison CBE will lead a special 30-minute webinar on Monday 13th December 2021 specifically for employers to help them shape their plans and make the most of the week.

November 17, 2021
Apprenticeships and the Skills Gap
“Do I think apprenticeships are the answer for closing the skills gap? 100%. Absolutely I do. All the evidence I’ve seen has shown that.” – Sam Coulstock, Institute of Hospitality

November 16, 2021
Amazing Apprenticeships go behind-the-scenes at Coca-Cola and The House of Commons.
The latest instalments in the ‘Apprentices Are Amazing’ film series introduces Amelia, a mechanical and electrical engineer and FMEA Apprentice of the Year 2020, and Carly, an accounts officer pursuing a professional level apprenticeship.

October 27, 2021
New Resources for Care Experienced Young People from Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships has released a brand new guide for care experienced young people planning their pathway to a career.

October 19, 2021
Open University Business Barometer 2021 paints case for apprenticeships
The 5th annual report draws attention to serious concerns around widening skills gaps with more than half of employers stating that apprenticeships and work-based learning will therefore be critical to their long-term success.

October 13, 2021
Thought provoking panel session on diversity and inclusion set for Developing Quality Apprenticeships Conference
Tuesday 19th October will see five key speakers from the apprenticeship sector come together in a rare opportunity to debate and explore how young, disadvantaged people can be supported into apprenticeships.

October 12, 2021
Calling Hertfordshire Employers for Project Positive
An exciting new pilot project in Hertfordshire is looking for employers who want to offer apprenticeships to care experienced young people.

October 11, 2021
Amazing Apprenticeships contribute to new Social Mobility Commission apprenticeships toolkit
Launching on Thursday 14th October ‘Apprenticeships that work for all: A practical toolkit for employers, training providers and apprenticeship practitioners’ offers organisations of all sizes a practical, structured roadmap to improving socioeconomic diversity and inclusion.

October 07, 2021
Apprentices at the centre of brand-new series of films and teacher resources.
Amazing Apprenticeships have launched a brand new 13-part film series with corresponding student resource bundle showcasing inspiring apprentices from across the country.

October 01, 2021
Cultural intelligence: a quick introduction. Amazing Apprenticeships for National Inclusion Week 2021
‘Cultural intelligence’ is one of those terms that we hear a lot, but that most people don’t fully understand. What does it really mean? How is it different from cultural sensitivity? Why does it matter to businesses?

September 28, 2021
Tackling diversity through positive action in apprenticeship recruitment
Amazing Apprenticeships’ Time for Change series is back!