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Apprenticeship Workforce Development - The ETF

What is the Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) programme? 

Funded by the Department for º£½ÇÉçÇø (DfE), the Apprenticeship Workforce Development programme is being delivered by the º£½ÇÉçÇø and Training Foundation (ETF) in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Strategic Development Network (SDN) and the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) and supported by SQW as an independent evaluator. 

Elements of the AWD offer 

Your fully funded AWD support consists of several programmes. All elements are available via ETF’s learning platform, which has been designed to be personalised and accessible, allowing you to dip in and out to gain support as needed. Previous programmes on FutureLearn are available via the Professional Development Platform. Take a look through our brochure for more information about online, self-directed courses.

Supporting resources

Below are a range of effective resources to support apprenticeship providers:  


Latest news

Q&A with Learning Design Apprentice Asha Sharif, º£½ÇÉçÇø and Training Foundation AWD-Blog Q&A with Learning Design Apprentice Asha Sharif, º£½ÇÉçÇø and Training Foundation We are delighted to be supporting learners by making apprenticeship... Read more Second survey to inform Apprenticeship Workforce Development programme now live A woman and a man sit in front of a laptop in an office having a discussion. Second survey to inform Apprenticeship Workforce Development programme now live Today (14 November 2023), all individuals involved in the delivery... Read more Supporting apprentices with additional learning support needs – what do I need to consider?  Supporting apprentices with additional learning support needs – what do I need to consider? Supporting apprentices with additional learning support needs – what do I need to consider?  Having the right knowledge and resources in place for apprentices... Read more Apprenticeship Workforce Development Quality Assurance Report Summary One male and one female apprentice Apprenticeship Workforce Development Quality Assurance Report Summary Trainers have extensive experience and expertise working in apprenticeships and... Read more The ETF attends the AELP National Conference 2023 ETF CEO, Katerina Kolyva, stands on a stage delivering her keynote speech to a large audience of delegates at the AELP National Conference 2023. The ETF attends the AELP National Conference 2023 On Monday and Tuesday this week, the º£½ÇÉçÇø and Training... Read more

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If you have any queries about support for apprenticeships, please contact: AWD@etfoundation.co.uk

Have your say

We are really keen to hear how the programme has supported you, the benefit it has had for you and your staff, and the resulting impact on the learners and employers you work with. Your response will enable us to capture the benefits of the programme for the sector, as well as helping to shape the support that would be most useful to you in future. 

Email us at AWD@etfoundation.co.uk