This week sees parts of the country go to the polls for local and Mayoral Combined Authority elections.

FE Week have helpfully pulled together a short report on what some of the Mayoral candidates are saying about skills: buff.ly/3WifjYz

Following the recent International Leadership Week, our Chief Executive Ben Rowland has set out his thoughts on how we can hone our leadership within the Vocational Education Training Sector.

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The apprenticeships with the fastest-rising earnings telegraph.co.uk/money/jobs/car…

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We're delighted that following an election to the AELP Board, Debbie Gardiner MBE of Learn Plus Us and Nick Smith of TTE Training Ltd, have been elected to represent smaller providers.

We're looking forward to working with you.

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An excellent live online session for apprenticeship delivery and support staff below covering 'Managing Apprenticeship Withdrawals'... Places are limited so book your place today

We would like to shine the spotlight on one of the DfE-funded AWD courses available in May for Apprenticeship Delivery and Support Staff, focusing on Managing Apprenticeship Withdrawals.

To book this and other AWD courses, click here.
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We had a fabulous evening last night for our Patrons, Board and other guests.

Thank you to our special guest Seema Malhotra MP💙 for an opportunity to discuss the challenges faced by the skills sector.

Thank you to SIAS for sponsoring the event, and for a great introductory speech.

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your organisation to other post-16 education providers?👀

If so, why don't you exhibit at our National Conference?💡

We have fewer than a dozen exhibition stands left available!

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📣 Did you attend Part 1 of our #AELPWebinar on Governance Arrangements for ITP's to Consider? Then join RSM UK for Part 2!

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Items 1 - 4 might be of particular interest to AELP members👇

📣 Are you a provider who offers Functional Skills qualifications in maths at Level 1 and 2? Do you want to improve the delivery and pass rates?

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