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

WebinarDate & TimeDescriptionLink
How to research and apply for HTQsWed 24th Apr 2024 6.00pmIf 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 4.00pmJoin 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 4.00pmJoin 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 apprenticeshipsWeds 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 3:30pmJoin 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 2024/25Weds 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-upThurs 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

WebinarDate & TimeDescriptionLink

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 tradesThurs 7th Mar 2024 3.30pmJoin 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 CareersTues 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 WebinarMon 4th Mar 2024 12:30pmTo 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 apprenticeshipsThurs 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 LevelsMon 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 ApprenticeshipsThurs 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-upsThurs 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 3.45pmWatch 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 resourcesThurs 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 DunelmTues 12th Dec 2023 03:30pmWatch 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 knowMon 27th Nov 2023 3:30pmT 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 websiteThurs 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 careerThurs 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 EmployersMon 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 SchoolsFri 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 apprenticeshipsThurs 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 HTQsThurs 5th Oct 2023 3.45pmJoin this webinar to hear from Joanne Fradd, Policy Lead, Department for Education, to find out everything you need to know about HTQsWatch Now
Introduction to the Try a Trade programmeWeds 4th Oct 2023 4pmJoin 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