News and Insights

September 15, 2021
Over 3,400 young people make their voices heard through Youth Employment UK’s Youth Voice Census
Sponsored by Amazing Apprenticeships, Youth Employment UK’s annual Youth Voice Census results are now live, offering insight into the thoughts of young people when it comes to employment opportunities, careers education and the employment and apprenticeship support open to them.

September 08, 2021
New apprenticeship resources turn the spotlight on apprentices and their employers
Amazing Apprenticeships has launched a brand new film, teacher zone and free resources to mark the start of a new term.

August 18, 2021
Developing Quality Apprenticeships: A unique 4-part Virtual Conference Series
Developing Quality Apprenticeships is a unique 4-part conference series bringing you the very latest thinking around all aspects of skills and youth employment policy. Brought to you by two of the leading organisations in the sector, Amazing Apprenticeships and Youth Employment UK have created a 4-month developmental programme exploring...

July 22, 2021
Dates announced for National Apprenticeship Week 2022
The 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week dates have been announced for 2022. 7th – 13th February will see hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, parents and carers across the UK engaging with apprenticeship ambassadors, employers, schools and training providers to explore the benefits and opportunities of apprenticeships.

July 14, 2021
Why do diverse & disadvantaged talent self-select out of apprenticeships?
We recently hosted our latest Time for Change webinar, which included a fascinating panel discussion with apprenticeship and recruitment specialists from the University of Oxford, House of Commons and MoD that saw us asking two big questions:

June 23, 2021
Amazing Apprenticeships launch Project Positive in support of Hertfordshire Care Leavers.
A brand-new Hertfordshire-based collaboration has launched that will offer care experienced young people tailored support to explore the wide range of apprenticeships offered within the county and will provide ring-fenced opportunities of high-quality employment through apprenticeships.

June 23, 2021
Amazing Apprenticeships are proud to be supporting The BAME Apprentice Network’s #PrideInApprenticeships campaign
Amazing Apprenticeships are proud to be supporting The BAME Apprentice Network’s #PrideInApprenticeships campaign to promote equality across the FE sector.

June 02, 2021
Apprentices’ mental health in the workplace – How bad is the crisis that we’re facing?
Mental health has been part of the Amazing Apprenticeships team agenda for a number of years, primarily through working with training providers to identify best practice and enable upskilling, as well as supporting employers and apprentices themselves. Mental health and wellbeing remains a regular discussion topic with our audiences...

May 13, 2021
Amazing Apprenticeships host free mental health webinars for apprentices, employers and providers to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
844 individuals registered for motivational workshops to kick start Mental Health Awareness Week with 84% of apprentices voicing concern over mental health worries.

May 05, 2021
Time for Change: Bridging the gap between school and apprenticeships – an opportunity for employers
While many schools offer brilliant careers provision, they are equally calling out for support from employers to effectively drive the message of opportunity and the reality of support. They need assistance and credibility in highlighting and bringing to life the myriad of opportunity available, the best route to access...

May 05, 2021
The Genie Programme – squaring the playing field for apprenticeships and traineeships
The month of May marks the start of the Genie Programme, 18 months in the making and the result of many years of seeing first-hand the magical and life-changing difference that apprenticeships and traineeships can have on individuals.

May 01, 2021
T Levels – how much do you know about the ‘new kid on the block’?
Amazing Apprenticeships are helping to spread the word about what they are and how you can explore them in more detail.