Breaking the Snobbery: Degree Apprenticeships and Career Advancement
I have returned to the world of apprenticeship delivery, after a six-year “EPAO” hiatus, bringing with me a fresh perspective. Having once understood the widely…
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FAB launches EPA Connect following successful EPA 2023 Conference
Endpoint Assessment (EPA) Connect is the new initiative launched by the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB). The launch of EPA Connect follows on from the…
EPAO Quality Alliance – EPAOs Collaborate for the good of the sector
In this article we explore how the EPAO Quality Alliance was formed and why it is needed. We also share how the Alliance intends to…
Apprentices and the value they can bring to your organisation
In this article, you will learn about the value apprentices can bring to an organisation, in an effort to encourage employers to provide more apprenticeship…
Mandatory qualification reform – a step forward but more improvements needed
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education have recently published proposals on mandatory qualifications policy in apprenticeships as part of an IfATE consultation that is…
Apprentice Wellbeing Hub launched
An Apprentice Wellbeing Hub has been launched today to support apprentices’ mental health and wellbeing. The free resource, launched by 1st for EPA, is the…
EPAO owner named in 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch
The owner of an end point assessment organisation (EPAO) has been named in a new 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch list. The list, created by…
EPAO celebrates Best New Business win
1st for EPA is celebrating after being crowned Best New Business at the Tees New Business Awards 2022. The end point assessment organisation (EPAO) won…
End-point assessment at 5: from humble beginnings to a bright future
In 2017, the government introduced a package of apprenticeship reforms, including the launch of the levy as well as end-point assessment (EPA) – designed to…
EPAO Named Best Small Business
1st for EPA has been named Best Small Business at the prestigious Tees Businesswomen Awards 2022. Winner of Best New Business at the 2021 Businesswomen Awards,…