ASK Information Webinars
A series of informative webinars that will provide an abundance of tips, advice, and information around the topic of apprenticeships. Each webinar lasts for 30 minutes and will take place on Zoom. Participants will be required to sign up before the session and will receive an email confirmation and a reminder an hour before it begins. The webinars will be recorded and shared with all registrants after the session.
Upcoming Webinars
Webinar | Date & Time | Description | Link | |
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How to research and apply for HTQs | Wed 24th Apr 2024 6.00pm | If your child is looking for a post-18 qualification that is flexible, job-focussed and an excellent way to progress to a higher/degree apprenticeship, a full degree or a highly-skilled job, join us to find out more about HTQs. | Register Now | |
Everything you need to know – Spring term round-up | Thurs 25th April 2024 3.30pm | This termly update is the second in a series of key information webinars for teachers and careers leaders. Expert speakers from Amazing Apprenticeships and the DfE will highlight what’s new in technical education and apprenticeships and will cover any recent changes in policy and funding. | Register Now | |
Tesco: Stronger Starts - Retail Apprenticeship Programme (4PM) | Tues 14th May 2024 4.00pm | Join this exclusive webinar with the Early Careers team from Tesco to learn more about their Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme, opening for applications in June 2024. | Register Now | |
Tesco: Stronger Starts - Retail Apprenticeship Programme (6PM) | Tues 14th May 2024 4.00pm | Join this exclusive webinar with the Early Careers team from Tesco to learn more about their Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme, opening for applications in June 2024. | Register Now | |
Employer perspective – the benefits of apprenticeships | Weds 15th May 2024 3.30pm | Hear from a panel of employers working in the domestic trades sector discussing the importance and benefit of apprenticeships for their workforce, why they invest in apprentices and how young people interested in a career in domestic trades can apply and stand out in the application process. | Register Now | |
Why T Levels are a fantastic choice | Thurs 16th May 2024 3:30pm | Join this webinar to hear directly from T Level students about their T Level journeys and why they are an excellent option. | Register Now | |
Apprentice stories | Thurs 23rd May 2024 3:30pm | Hear from real life apprentices who will share their experiences of being an apprentice, how they found their vacancy, what a typical day looks like and the benefits of doing an apprenticeship. | Register Now | |
How to promote and support apprenticeships and technical education in your school or college. | Thurs 20th Jun 2024 3:30pm | Top tips and ideas for promoting apprenticeships and technical education, and supporting students, parents, carers and staff to understand the options. | Register Now | |
Planning for 2024/25 | Weds 3rd July 2024 3.30pm | Join colleagues from About Apprenticeships to learn more about the Try a Trade programme for 2024/25, including understanding the offer available, hearing updates on new resources coming and how Checkatrade will be working with members to support the programme. | Register Now | |
Everything you need to know – Summer term round-up | Thurs 11th Jul 2024 3:30pm | This termly update is the third in a series of key information webinars for teachers and careers leaders. Expert speakers from Amazing Apprenticeships and the DfE will highlight what’s new in technical education and apprenticeships and will cover any recent changes in policy and funding. | Register Now |
Previous Webinars
Webinar | Date & Time | Description | Link | |
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How to impress in the application process | Thurs 21st Mar 2024 3:30pm | Want some top tips from current apprentices and apprentice employers? Hear directly about the best ways to impress in the apprenticeship recruitment process. | Watch Now | |
Celebrating female apprentices in trades | Thurs 7th Mar 2024 3.30pm | Join us in celebration of International Women's Day this week to celebrate inspiring female apprentices in domestic trades. Hear from a panel of amazing female apprentices about their experiences working in the trades, what their career journey has been like and how they hope to progress in the sector in the future. | Watch Now | |
Inspire Inclusion – Army Apprenticeships and Careers | Tues 5th Mar 2024 4:00pm | In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, watch this exclusive webinar in partnership with the British Army to help to inspire the next generation of females about the amazing career opportunities available to them through the Army. | Watch Now | |
Pathways with the BBC: National Careers Week Webinar | Mon 4th Mar 2024 12:30pm | To make the start of National Career’s Week, watch this special webinar to meet members of the BBC’s Early Careers team and learn about the apprenticeship opportunities available at the BBC, the world’s largest public broadcasting organisation. Meet apprentices and apprenticeship scheme managers to gain insight into life at the BBC, the wide variety of apprenticeship schemes available, what the recruitment process is like, and how to make your application stand out from the crowd. | Watch Now | |
How to find and apply for apprenticeships | Thurs 29th Feb 2024 3:30pm | A step-by-step guide to the different vacancy platforms for apprenticeships, including Find an Apprenticeship, and tips for supporting your students/child during the application process. | Watch Now | |
How to research and apply for T Levels | Mon 26th Feb 2024 3:30pm | Watch this webinar to hear from different T Level training providers about their application processes, and how students can be supported to research their options so that they can be certain that they are making the right choice in selecting a T Level. | Watch Now | |
British Army Apprenticeships | Thurs 1st Feb 2024 4.00pm | Learn more about the amazing apprenticeship opportunities available for individuals looking to start an exciting career in the British Army. | Watch Now | |
Everything you need to know – Autumn term round-ups | Thurs 25th Jan 2024 3:30pm | This termly update is the first in a series of key information webinars for teachers and careers leaders. Expert speakers from Amazing Apprenticeships and the DfE will highlight what’s new in technical education and apprenticeships and will cover any recent changes in policy and funding. | Watch Now | |
Sharing information about HTQs with your school/college community | Mon 22nd Jan 2024 3.45pm | Watch this webinar and hear from Joanne Fradd, Policy Lead, Department for Education and Andy Hall, Skills and Technical Education Senior Manager, The Careers and Enterprise Company, to look at how to share information with students, parents/carers and colleagues about HTQs to ensure good knowledge and awareness of these fantastic qualifications and support your school's work in meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, as well as how to support students during the research and application process. | Watch Now | |
NAW 2024 – how to make the most of the resources | Thurs 14th Dec 2023 3:30pm | National Apprenticeship Week is coming soon and there are many free and exciting resources on offer to help you engage and inspire your students. Find out more by joining this webinar. | Watch Now | |
Apprenticeships with Dunelm | Tues 12th Dec 2023 03:30pm | Watch this exclusive webinar with the Early Careers team from Dunelm to learn more about their amazing apprenticeship opportunities and the exciting range of vacancies available in 2024. | Watch Now | |
Discover T Levels – everything you need to know | Mon 27th Nov 2023 3:30pm | T Levels are a level 3 technical education option for students after their GCSEs and give students a head-start towards the career they want. Join this webinar to hear from Dominic McDonagh and David Coles at the Department for Education, to find out the latest news about T Levels and wider reforms to level 3 technical qualifications. | Watch Now | |
Deep dive into the About Apprenticeships website | Thurs 23rd Nov 2023 4pm | Join colleagues from Checkatrade to explore the About Apprenticeships website and understand how to navigate the different campaigns and resources that are available to you and your students. | Watch Now | |
Using the levels of apprenticeships to progress your career | Thurs 16th Nov 2023 3:30pm | In this session, we discuss how you can progress your career using the different levels of apprenticeships and how starting as an intermediate or advanced apprentice can assist you to progress even further. We will be joined by an apprentice who started her career on a level 3 apprenticeship and is now undertaking a level 6 apprenticeship. | Watch Now | |
NAW2024: Planning for Employers | Mon 13th Nov 2023 2:30PM | Join us for this exciting webinar to find out how you can get involved and begin preparing for National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will aim to showcase and celebrate apprentices, employers, training providers and those across the country who have benefitted from the incredible opportunities through apprenticeships. | Watch Now | |
NAW2024: Planning for Schools | Fri 10th Nov 2023 12PM | Join us for this exciting webinar to find out how you can get involved and begin preparing for National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will aim to showcase and celebrate apprentices, employers, training providers and those across the country who have benefitted from the incredible opportunities through apprenticeships. | Watch Now | |
Understanding apprenticeships | Thurs 19th Oct 2023 3:30pm | Join us to hear from Bradley Davis, ASK Contract Manager, Education Development Trust, for a more detailed look at apprenticeships – exactly how they are structured, where you find them and who delivers them. | Watch Now | |
Getting to grips with HTQs | Thurs 5th Oct 2023 3.45pm | Join this webinar to hear from Joanne Fradd, Policy Lead, Department for Education, to find out everything you need to know about HTQs | Watch Now | |
Introduction to the Try a Trade programme | Weds 4th Oct 2023 4pm | Join this exclusive webinar to find out more about Try a Trade, a new free careers programme for schools, which aims to inspire students about apprenticeships and careers in domestic trades. Hear from colleagues at Checkatrade, in partnership with Amazing Apprenticeships, about the range of free and exciting resources you can access and the support available for your students in searching and applying for live trades apprenticeship vacancies. | Watch Now | |
Knowledge is power – what are the post-16 and post-18 technical education options? | Mon 25th Sept 2023 3:30pm | There are lots of technical education options to undertake post-16 and post-18. Join this webinar for a clear picture of what they are, how to access them and next steps. | Watch Now |