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Your future

Association of Apprentices

We've partnered with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) to provide you with access to social and professional networks, learning, guidance, and support.

Find out more about the Association of Apprentices

About the Association of Apprentices and how to register
About the Association of Apprentices and how to register
Association of Apprentices

AoA resources

You can approach career management in various ways, but it is important to understand yourself, your possible futures and the importance of planning your career journey. These AoA resources can help you to explore these concepts.

 

Career management

Understanding career management
Planning and executing your career journey
Developing self-awareness
Engaging in career conversations

Skills & references

Recognising skills and preferences
Understanding desirable skills
Exploring business skills
Exploring IT & Microsoft skills

Challenges & change

Coping with challenges & change
Developing resilience
Getting on board
Looking for inspiration
Creating a great CV
CV Builder
CV Checker
Preparing for interviews
Interview practice
Answering interview questions

Exploring career options

Exploring career options
Aiming for promotion
Developing essential behaviours

Building career skills

Being more productive
Building your personal brand
Managing relationships
Developing emotional intelligence
Improving workplace skills
Enhancing well-being at work
Balancing work and life

Career assessments

Temperament
Personality insight
Workplace culture
Motivation at work
Personal resilience
Emotional control
Management skills
Giving feedback
Stress management
Customer focus
Sound decision-making
Assertiveness
Learning styles
Strengths

Your future links

Your future

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Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme

The Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS) recognises the unique educational route that is an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship success stories

Hear from successful apprentices on the impact our programmes made to their lives and careers.
Become an apprentice ambassador

Become a QA Ambassador and inspire others on their journey while unlocking exciting opportunities for yourself.