Become an Apprenticeship Ambassador
The Lancashire Apprenticeship Ambassador Network is part of a county-wide drive to increase understanding of Apprenticeships and encourage more apprenticeship opportunities.
The role
Apprenticeship Ambassadors – As a current Apprentice or a former Apprentice, the role is to highlight the benefits of taking part in the apprenticeship programme to different people. You will speak about your experience of being an Apprentice and this conversation could be as part of an activity in school or college, or it could be at a youth clubs and careers fairs. You might also speak to meet employers to encourage them to take on Apprentices.
Employer Ambassadors – Are a group of employers, whose main aim is to spearhead the drive to engage new employers to commit to taking on apprenticeships. Lancashire Employer Ambassadors are employers who have previously, or who currently recruit Apprentices and who want to highlight the benefits of using the apprenticeship programme to upskill their staff to others. This may include speaking to other employers, promoting events and marketing campaigns, or even to mentor other employers. They may have also been Apprentices themselves. They are passionate about their experiences with Apprentices and are keen to promote the apprenticeship route.
The support you will receive
The Ambassador role is voluntary. As a member of the Ambassador Network you will join a network of likeminded people. You will have the Ambassador Network team supporting you to undertake your role and they can provide training. The team will also fully support you to decide how you would like to undertake your Ambassador role and arrange your engagement with activities that meet your requirements.
What are the benefits?
- Get the opportunity to support and network with any school and college across Lancashire.
- Raise awareness of your business to people and attract the next generation of apprentices and employees.
- Gain additional skills and confidence, which will also support your business.
- Provide prestige for your company and great publicity for your business.
- Be part of a network across Lancashire and the North West who champion the apprenticeship route.
Who is it for?
Being an Apprenticeship Ambassador is for anyone, of any age, who has experience of being an Apprentice or supporting an Apprentice.
We would like you to get in touch if you are passionate about apprenticeships and want to promote the apprenticeship route to potential recruits, your current staff and other employers.
How do I find out more and apply?
If you want to become an Apprenticeship Ambassador then sign up to the Lancashire Skills Pledge here.
Additional information
The Printed Cup Company in Clitheroe who are one of our Apprenticeship Ambassadors said:
“We are really proud of our commitment to employing apprentices and love to spread the word about the benefits they bring to our business. Investing in Apprenticeships should be a priority for businesses looking to develop their internal talent and grow a qualified flexible workforce”