Association of Employment and Learning Providers visits campus

Earlier this week, we welcomed Director of Policy and Deputy Chief Executive at the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Simon Ashworth, onto campus. 

AELP is a national membership body, proudly representing organisations operating in the skills sector. 

Simon’s role involves representing AELP at several external groups and panels including the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce: Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Advisory Board. Alongside this, he provides a valuable and necessary link between providers, like BGU, and the government. 

The University is a proud member of AELP, who support thousands of businesses and millions of learners in England by delivering a wide range of training, vocational learning, and employability programmes. BGU and other AELP members support skills provision to all ages, in every community, and at every level of post-16 study.

Jane Fletcher, Head of Apprenticeships at BGU, said: “As we seek to develop our new five-year strategy for 2030, I had the pleasure of welcoming Simon onto campus, to meet with our Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew Gower. 

“We discussed all things apprenticeships, adult learning programmes, Skills Bootcamps, Growth and Skills flexibilities, and Higher Technical Qualifications to name but a few.

“Visits like these are a great opportunity to discuss inspiring opportunities and the University’s future sustainable development, in collaboration with organisations, for the benefit of our local communities.” 

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