The ASK programme

From 1 August 2025, the Department for Education will no longer fund the programme. Schools and colleges seeking support with apprenticeships and technical pathways should contact their local Âé¶¹¹ú²ú Hub or the .
Apprenticeship support
Schools and colleges seeking support to raise awareness of apprenticeships and technical education can access a range of online and in-person initiatives:
Online:
- The Âé¶¹¹ú²ú and Enterprise Company’s (CEC) hosts a range of high-quality resources to support schools and colleges in building understanding of technical education pathways.
- support page.
- offer a wide range of free resources and support for schools and colleges, covering apprenticeships and technical education.
- Specific sector initiatives such as – a wide range of resources on careers in the creative sector including technical pathways into the sector.
In-person:
- The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN) – educators can as well as T Level and .
- CEC’s national network of Âé¶¹¹ú²ú Hubs, to help coordinate employers and local programmes to engage directly with schools and colleges to support their careers education including to raise awareness of apprenticeship pathways into their sectors.
- Networks of providers who provide outreach including colleges, training providers and sector bodies.
Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships are a partner of the ASK programme, creating engaging resources and offering inspiring workshops about apprenticeships and technical education.