Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge (ASK) Programme for Schools & Colleges

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About the ASK Programme

The Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge (ASK) Programme is funded by the Department for Education. The programme supports schools, special schools and colleges in England to raise awareness of apprenticeships and T Levels.

The programme offers a variety of activities to inspire learners, including mock interviews, assemblies and workshops, all delivered by four expert partners across the country.

Education Development Trust delivers the ASK Programme across the London region, working with teachers, careers advisers, parents and governors, alongside other key partners, to develop and transform how students think about apprenticeships.

Find out more and register your school or college with the ASK Programme

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All three activities gave our students and parents valuable information about apprenticeships, the vast benefits and how to search and apply for opportunities at different levels and in different industry sectors.
School feedback on ASK Programme support

How we help

The ASK programme works directly with schools and colleges to assess requirements and delivers a bespoke support package.

Our activities enable you to meet your statutory duties regarding the provision of impartial IAG, specifically in relation to apprenticeships and traineeships.

We will work directly with your school or college to assess your requirements and deliver a bespoke support package. What the support looks like will vary depending on your establishment size and requirements, and can be drawn from the wide range of FREE support activities available including:

Careers and parent evenings
Apprenticeship awareness assemblies
Application support workshops
Teacher training and development
Careers fair attendance
Resources and guides

Our added value

Joining our ASK Programme in London can have many benefits for your school that go beyond our IAG activities delivered at your school or college. Additional offers and services include:

Access to live apprenticeship vacancies

When you join our mailing list, you will get monthly access to an up-to-date list of live apprenticeship vacancies across London boroughs, including Higher and Degree Apprenticeships.

Monthly LMI updates

At the end of each month, we send out an overview of the latest Labour Market Information (LMI) via our email distribution list. This may include the latest resources, labour market insights, top sector information as well as resourcing news from the top local and national employers.

Live webinars

We regularly host apprenticeship and T Level webinars for students, teachers and parents/carers. These are free to attend and provide helpful resources, insights from employers, success stories from apprentices and much more!