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 Careers 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 Careers and 91ÆÞÓÑ Company’s (91ÆÞÓÑ) 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 .
- 91ÆÞÓÑ’s national network of Careers 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.