Zachary Wilde

In our fourth installment of our interview tasters for National Apprenticeship week, we speak to Louise Cairns, CEO of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD). The NSAFD are the industry experts for skills in the Food & Drink sector and the industry’s voice on everything ranging from attracting new talent, early careers, […]

In the third installment of our interview tasters for National Apprenticeship week, we speak to Andy Rayner, Head of LEAP Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Travis Perkins PLC. Andy has worked in the construction and trade supply sector for over 30 years and has been involved in learning and development, within the Travis Perkins group

Following on from yesterday’s taster video of the Sharon Blyfield OBE interview, today we continue with a short extract of our interview with Jill Coyle, Apprenticeship Manager (Nestlé UK & Ireland). Jill is a well respected and much loved influencer from the world of apprenticeships who has worked tirelessly to promote careers and apprenticeships within

Many of you may not be aware of recent updates to standard adaptation extensions. As of last week many adaptations have been extended until the 31st of March. Customer Service Practitioner and Customer Service Specialist have now been extended until the 30th of June. For more information on these adaptations and a full list of

This week OAL will be releasing tasters of the video interviews we carried out with some leading figures from employers and providers who are helping to #BuildtheFuture, through their innovative and inspiring commitment and approach to apprenticeships in their businesses. The first short video taster is with Sharon Blyfield OBE. Sharon is the Head of

Over the last few weeks in the lead up to National Apprenticeship week, we have conducted interviews with all of our stakeholders to get their opinions on the theme of this years NAW, ‘Build the Future’. As a video in person or online over, we have developed an article to showcase their opinions to the

Following a DfE review of qualifications on our register and our own internal review of registrations, discussions and feedback on viability with our employers and providers, there are a number of Qualifications that OAL will be discontinuing in 2022. From 31st July 2022, you will not be able to register learners on any of the Qualifications listed below

As we move to more and more assessments being carried out Face to Face, it is even more imperative that the site details on OAL Online are correct for the individual apprentice.  On the new version of the booking form for EPA, you are asked to select the Site at the beginning of the registration

Hello and Welcome,  In this newsletter, we will be updating you on the following: General Update Our Qualification of the Month Qualification Development Our Qualification Survey Zach’s Conference Experience Our Current Vacancies Upcoming Webinars Creatio File Uploads IfATE certificate claiming process Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice Our Christmas Shutdown Our Bid & Proposal Coordinator

Hello and Welcome,   In this newsletter, we will be updating you on the following: General Update UCAS Points Qualification of the Month Standard Adaptations Chancellor Extends Kickstart Resits Support Materials on the OAL Online Library Uploading Evidence for Gateway Approval Our Brochure Sponsorship at The Apprenticeship Conference Face to Face EPA Amendments Our Christmas Shutdown General