Welcome to the New EMAAN Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of our refreshed EMAAN newsletter.

This new format is designed to keep you, our Ambassadors, connected to what is happening across the East Midlands and nationally. It will highlight the incredible impact you are making, share opportunities to get involved, and ensure you feel part of a growing and thriving network.

Celebrating an Incredible Year of Impact

We are incredibly proud to share that EMAAN was the first region to hit all of its targets across the year.

This is a huge achievement and one that truly reflects the passion, dedication and commitment of our Ambassador community.

Together, you have:

• Reached 308 schools across the East Midlands

• Supported and mentored over 250 SMEs to understand and engage with apprenticeships

This is not just a number. This is real impact.

It represents:

• Thousands of young people being inspired to consider apprenticeships

• Hundreds of employers gaining the confidence to invest in skills

• A stronger, more inclusive future workforce across our region

This success is down to you.

Every talk delivered, every event attended, every conversation had has contributed to this milestone. You should be incredibly proud of the difference you are making.

Reminder: Our Q4 recording survey will be sent out in the next week. Please do take a few minutes to complete this so we can accurately capture the full scale of your impact across the year.

National Apprenticeship Ambassador Conference

In mid-March, Ambassadors from across the country came together at the Kia Oval for the National Apprenticeship Ambassador Conference.

The event brought together both Apprentice and Employer Ambassadors to:

• Take part in sessions on community development

• Build confidence in public speaking

• Hear directly from government officials on changes within the apprenticeship sector

We are especially proud of our very own Apprentice Ambassador Champion, Iqra, who co-hosted the event and represented the East Midlands with confidence and professionalism.

Events like this are a fantastic opportunity to:

• Build your network nationally

• Develop your skills

• Represent your region on a bigger stage

We would love to see more EMAAN Ambassadors, both Apprentice and Employer, getting involved in future national opportunities.

New EMAAN Website Now Live

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new website:

EMAAN – www.emaan.info

The new site is your central hub for:

• Latest news and updates

• Information about the network

• Ambassador sign-up

• Links to national and regional partner organisations

Get Featured

We are now adding Ambassador profiles to the website.

If you would like to feature:

1. Send us a short bio

2. Include either a company logo or headshot

   
   

This is a great way to:

• Raise your profile

• Showcase your organisation

• Celebrate your involvement in the network

  Please email submissions through to the team.

Click here to visit the new website 

Thank You and New Opportunities

We are sad to share that our:

Employer Chair Charlotte

And

Apprentice Vice-Chair Olivia

will both be stepping down as they come to the end of their terms.

We would like to extend a huge thank you for the incredible contribution they have made over the past few years. Their leadership has played a key role in shaping the network and driving impact across the region.

Step Into Leadership

This also presents two exciting opportunities for Ambassadors to step into these roles.

If you are interested in:

• Developing your leadership skills

• Shaping the future of EMAAN

• Representing the network at a regional and national level

Please drop us an email to find out more.

New EMAAN YouTube Channel

We are pleased to share the launch of our new YouTube channel:

East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@EastmidsAAN

This is a growing library of video content designed to support and inspire both Ambassadors and the wider apprenticeship community.

On the channel, you will find:

• Apprentice podcast episodes sharing real stories and journeys

• Video resources to support your ambassador activity

• Insights into real roles and industries

• Honest reflections from apprentices about their experiences

This is a valuable resource that you can use when:

• Speaking in schools or attending events

• Building your understanding of different apprenticeship pathways

• Sharing with employers, learners and your wider networks

We encourage you to take a look, subscribe and share with your networks to help grow awareness and reach across the region.

Upcoming Opportunities to Get Involved

As we step in to a new ambasssdor year we have a wide range of school and college events coming up across the region.

If you would like to volunteer your time and represent EMAAN, please get in touch.

April 2026

• 15 April – Nottingham College, Industry Advisory Board (High Pavement campus)

• 20 April – Nottingham HOPE Academy, Careers Talks

• 22 April – East Leake Academy, Careers Fair

• 27 April – STEM Apprenticeship Panel, Wrenn School (Wellingborough)

• 28 April – Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Careers Fair

May 2026

• 22 May (10:00 – 14:00) – Nottingham College, Meet the Employer Careers Fair

June 2026

• 16 June – The Becket School, Year 10 Mock Interviews

• 17 June – Tibshelf Community School, Personal Development Day

• 18 June – High Pavement Sixth Form, Careers Day

• 23 June – Bilborough College, Futures Week

• 25 June – The Pingle Academy, Mock Interviews

• 29 June – The Becket School, Year 12 Careers Carousel

July 2026

• 3 July – The Minster School, Y12 Progression Day

• 7 July – Carlton Le Willows Academy, Careers Fair

• 10 July – Hope Valley College, Careers Fair

• 13 July – Outwood Academy Newbold, Mock Interviews

• 21 July – Multiple events including:

  • Nottingham Emmanuel School (Mock Interviews)

  • Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (Careers Day)

  • Derby Cathedral School (Whole School Careers Day)

  • Nottingham Academy (Mock Interview Day)

  
  

Flexible Opportunities

• David Nieper Academy – Apprenticeship-focused assemblies (various dates, post-Easter to May half term)

To volunteer for any of the above, please email the EMAAN team.

Final Word

EMAAN is growing, evolving and making a real difference across the East Midlands.

This newsletter is just one step in helping us:

• Stay connected

• Celebrate success

• Create more opportunities for you

Thank you for everything you continue to do as an Ambassador.