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Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel

What is the Apprenticeship Advisory Panel and why did we set it up?

Understanding the views of our apprentices and getting their input is really important to us. It helps us to continually evaluate and improve our Apprenticeship programmes. Whilst feedback is invited from all of our apprentices, we’ve created an Apprenticeship Advisory Panel that will be represented by current Kaplan apprentices.

Members will provide information and feedback about their views and attitudes towards Apprenticeships, as well as valuable insights into life as a Kaplan apprentice.

Acting as the voice of the apprentice, the Advisory Panel members will attend a quarterly 'virtual' meeting with an Apprentice Panel Sponsor (APS). The APS will be a senior member of Kaplan staff who will facilitate meetings and ensure all members are able to contribute to discussions.

The discussions and output from the meetings are reported and shared with the senior leadership team at Kaplan, who will use this to inform changes to our programmes as required and enhance our Apprenticeship offering.

Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel members

Genelle Banton

Genelle Banton

Former Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional Apprentice, Gateley

My journey with Kaplan so far has been wonderful. The level of support is immense and networking with other students has proved very simple and rewarding. I volunteered to be a member of the KAAP to share some of that enthusiasm with the Board, and provide them quality feedback, both on my behalf, and that of my fellow classmates, making our lives even better, and our journey through Kaplan a very successful one. I look forward to being your voice in the year ahead.

Arbab Choudry

Arbab Choudry

Apprenticeship: Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional, PwC

I studied Accounting and Finance at university before joining the apprenticeship scheme with PriceWaterhouseCoopers. I’ve really enjoyed my time at Kaplan so far, and have been able to develop my knowledge in the field I want to pursue, but also acquire new skills to benefit me both professionally and personally, and I am looking forward to continuing my journey as an apprentice.

I am excited to join KAAP as it gives me the opportunity to provide a voice for all apprentices, especially those from a neurodiverse and ethnic minority background. I would love to provide insight to how my journey has been so far, and how best to navigate this apprenticeship programme, as well as provide essential feedback to improve the confidence and support for all students and help deliver the most valuable and fulfilling experience for all apprentices.

Luke Lyons

Luke Lyons

Apprenticeship: Level 4 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician, Lloyds Banking Group

I was eager to join KAAP to be a voice for apprentices who are similarly navigating these tricky waters, and am keen to help shape the programmes to suit the ever shifting circumstances we find ourselves in. I'm enjoying every aspect of the Apprenticeship. I'm happy to get involved/help out wherever I can and look forward to working on the advisory panel.

Jon Moran

Jon Moran

Apprenticeship: Level 6 Financial Services Professional, HSBC

Whilst apprentices are often perceived to be a younger generation, I myself, am actually 24. Prior to joining HSBC, I played professional football for teams such as Crewe Alexandra, Forest Green Rovers, and Chester. I am now looking forward to forging a future career in the world of banking and finance whilst sharing a passion for supporting others on the journey of apprenticeships.

Andrew Nightingale

Andrew Nightingale

Apprenticeship: Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional, Gravita

I applied to KAAP to help provide better quality feedback from students on training, resources, and the apprenticeship journey but also to represent my fellow trainees at Kaplan! A highlight of my journey so far has been auditing both non listed and listed clients from a range of sectors including art galleries and biological research organisations.

Holly Mae

Holly-Mae Darling

Former Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional, Siemens PLC

I am currently in a rotational scheme, where I have worked in three different industries, in three different cities, and three different finance roles! I am a huge advocate for apprenticeships, I believe they are a head start for your career and I have found it to be a rewarding and challenging route.

I have had so much fantastic support from the team at Kaplan and from my fellow apprentices, so I want to help to support you in your own journey. My ambition is to get the best out of KAAP by bringing your voice to the forefront and I'm excited to see what we can achieve.

Niamh Clarke

Niamh Clarke

Apprenticeship: Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional, PwC

I joined the KAAP as I was eager to provide insight from a neurodiversity perspective. Having been on my own neurodiverse journey whilst on the apprenticeship, it provided an opportunity to feedback on elements of the programme in real time, and to see the course improve and develop for the future. This has been a valuable experience not only to provide representation for fellow apprentices, but to personally see growth in my skills along the way. A key highlight for me so far in the apprenticeship was being a panelist in a learning conference, something I had never seen myself participating in. The apprenticeship gave me the confidence and support to succeed, and to continue on the path of advocating for myself and others to deliver an extremely rewarding experience for all apprentices.

Boma Praise

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Apprenticeship: Level 3 Compliance and Risk Apprentice, HSBC UK Bank Plc

As a first-time apprentice with no prior background in my role, I have embarked on a journey of learning and growth that has been rewarding. So far, I have enjoyed my time as an apprentice, and I have met amazing individuals who have supported and guided me. I decided to join KAAP because, it gives me the opportunity to be the voice for my fellow apprentices and advocate for resources and materials that will help enhance their career development journey. I am thrilled to play a role in shaping the future of KAAP and widening my network

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Saffie Parker

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprentice, DEFRA

I was thrilled to become a part of KAAP, as it presented an opportunity for me to advocate for apprentices coming from diverse backgrounds. It also provides a platform to engage with individuals beyond my organisation, with the hope of enhancing the overall apprenticeship experience.

My experience with Kaplan has been extremely positive as I have been able to acquire valuable knowledge that not only enhances my current role but also develops skills outside my professional sphere.

Taranom Noroozi

Taranom Noroozi

Apprenticeship: Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional Apprentice, Balfour Beatty

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business with Accounting which I had obtained prior to enrolling onto a level 7 apprenticeship programme, this was also as the same time as I was unsure to the options I had available to me in respect to the career path I wanted to choose. For instance, I was ignorant to the fact that such apprenticeship existed in the first place!

I am passionate about continuous improvement, personal development, sharing best and above all, learning. I believe that the day one stops learning is the day they start decaying, which is why I want to be an advocate of the programmes Kaplan offers learners but also through my participation as a Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel member improve and enhance experience for all stakeholders as much as I possibly can.

I believe we live in an everchanging era; hence, adaptability and flexibility remain top priorities to cope in such environment. It is due to this belief that I volunteer to be the voice of you as I agree: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

Fraser Roche

Fraser Roche

Apprenticeship: Level 4 Data Analyst, NHS Professionals

I’m a brand new apprentice at the age of 39! Whilst I am new to the apprenticeship world- specifically Data Analysis- I hope my years of experience within NHS recruitment will enable my to provide a different perspective on the Apprenticeship process.

As well as providing my own feedback, I’m also keen to hear and learn from other current and former apprentices.

The best part about my apprenticeship....perfect excuse to spend my time playing around with data and spending more time thinking about chart colours than is acceptable in civilised society.

Rory Murphy

Rory Murphy

Apprenticeship: Level 7 Accounting and Taxation Professional, The Bannatyne Group

I have always been a massive advocate of apprenticeships, especially in the finance sector so a position on the KAAP really suited me at this stage of my career. I am keen to display the benefits of the programme to current Kaplan members and would like to create a community for the next generation of finance professionals whilst having a substantial impact in bettering the experience for the students of tomorrow.

Kaplan has played a pivotal role in my career so far and I would love to use the platform to network with like-minded individuals and grow together as we move into the next stage of our professional development.

Become a member of the panel

Are you passionate about how Apprenticeships can make a difference in the professions? Do you want to contribute to improvements in Apprenticeships?

The Commitment

What we need from you

  • Attend four virtual Advisory Panel meetings per year, lasting approximately 90 minutes each.
  • Participate fully in each of the meetings with professionalism and respect for your fellow members.
  • Agree to participate for a minimum of one year.

The Benefits

  • You'll get first hand 'shadow board' experience working with senior members of Kaplan.
  • Opportunities to demonstrate and develop your communication, presentation and influencing skills, which will assist you in commercial life.
  • You can add board level skills to your CV and it provides you with an opportunity to represent the voice of apprentices.
  • Dependent on your Apprenticeship standard, participation may also contribute to your off the job learning time.

Please note this will be a volunteer appointment and will not be remunerated.

Eligibility

To join our Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel you have to be an apprentice currently training on a Kaplan Apprenticeship Programme. We encourage a broad and diverse representation.

How to apply

There is a short application form that we need you to complete*.

Please tell us a few details about yourself and the Apprenticeship programme you're on, and:

  1. Why you’d like to join the Advisory Panel.
  2. How you feel your experience as a Kaplan apprentice will enable you to be a valuable member of the Advisory Panel.

*Please obtain employer approval before submitting your application.

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