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Why Apprenticeship Programmes Fail - And How to Fix Them

Event Date: 11/06/26

Event Location: The Clubhouse

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0.5 Days
£225
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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Included

Complimentary post event drinks and canapés included. 

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Questions?

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Duration

13:00 - 17:00 followed by drinks and canapés  

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Who should attend

HR, People, L&D and Talent Leaders

Overview

This session is built around practical insight and real experience. It focuses on how apprenticeship programmes actually work, not how they are supposed to work on paper.

You will start by looking at how organisations choose and work with training providers. This includes what good due diligence looks like and where employers often get it wrong. From there, the focus moves to programme design, exploring how to build apprenticeships that work for your organisation, your managers and your learners.

As the session develops, we move into delivery and oversight. This includes how to manage providers, keep stakeholders engaged and ensure learners stay on track. Throughout the session, the emphasis is on practical approaches, honest reflection and applying what you learn to your own organisation.

Whether you are launching apprenticeships for the first time or improving existing programmes, you will leave with clearer thinking and more confidence in the decisions you make.

 

Topics Covered

1. Choosing the Right Provider
What strong due diligence looks like
The questions every employer should ask
How to spot risks early and avoid common mistakes
 
2. Negotiation and Contracting
Defining roles and responsibilities clearly
Setting expectations around communication, reporting and support
Avoiding common contracting pitfalls
 
3. Programme Design
Designing apprenticeships that work in practice
Aligning programmes with organisational goals and workforce needs
Improving engagement, retention and learner experience
 
4. Stakeholder Management and Reporting
Keeping managers engaged and accountable
Understanding what information to expect from providers
Running effective reviews and governance processes
 
5. Evaluation and Improvement
Understanding what success looks like
Identifying issues early and improving outcomes
Strengthening impact and return on investment