Stories & Resources
Real voices. Real Journeys. Practical Insight.
This space brings together the voices, stories and resources from across the East
Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network. Here you will find videos, podcasts and materials created by and with ambassadors, sharing honest experiences of apprenticeships and practical information to support
learners, employers and educators.
Electronic Resource Pack for Schools
We’re proud to share our updated East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network School Resource Pack, created to help schools across the region bring apprenticeship information, real stories and practical careers guidance directly into the classroom.
This free electronic resource pack has been developed by EMAAN, using grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE) and now the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), to support students to explore their next steps with confidence.
The updated pack includes 16 new podcast episodes featuring real apprentices from a wide range of sectors, including practical trades, solicitor apprenticeships, professional services, accountancy and more.
Each episode gives students the chance to hear directly from apprentices about how they found their roles, what they have learned, and the advice they would give to others considering an apprenticeship.
Inside the pack, schools will also find:
• An apprenticeship awareness video for assemblies, tutor time and careers sessions
• The new collection of 16 apprenticeship podcast episodes featuring real apprentices from different sectors and career routes.
• Short apprentice story clips for lessons and events
• A digital booklet covering apprenticeship levels, vacancies, applications and key student questions
• A myth-busting activity to challenge common misconceptions
• A guide to apprenticeship applications to help students prepare, apply and stand out
At EMAAN, our mission is to help people understand the full range of apprenticeship opportunities available across the East Midlands and beyond. We know how powerful it can be when students hear from real apprentices who have walked the path before them.
Schools across the East Midlands Region, can request access to the free resource pack here:
https://lnkd.in/eHVHNwSp


Ambassador Stories
Hear directly from apprentices and employers.
Our ambassador stories share real journeys into, through and beyond
apprenticeships.
These videos and recordings explore:
● Why individuals chose an apprenticeship route
● What day-to-day life as an apprentice is really like
● Challenges faced and how they were overcome
● Skills developed and confidence gained
● Where apprenticeships can lead
Stories are shared by apprentices from different sectors, levels and backgrounds,
helping show the breadth of opportunity available.











