Apprenticeship

The governance officer apprenticeship Trailblazer Group was formed in December 2020, spearheaded by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. It was:

• A group of governance professionals who worked together to introduce a new route into the governance profession, through the creation of a new apprenticeship standard and now monitors its progress and success

• Uniquely representative of the entire governance profession, including representatives from a wide range of organisations: listed companies, private companies, professional services, the civil service, charities, sports associations, multi-academy trusts, the NHS and universities

• Chaired by Helen Baker of HN06

 

The Trailblazer Group was united by a common purpose: to open the governance profession to a wider talent pool.

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The apprenticeship proposal was approved in March 2022, the occupational standard and end point assessment plan in March 2023 and the funding in June 2023 (see the Skills England website[HB1.1]). Following changes to the way apprenticeship standards are set up and maintained in England, the Trailblazer Group supported the transition from an end point assessment plan to an apprenticeship assessment plan in the first half of 2026 and was then disbanded.

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A summary of those involved in delivering an apprenticeship is available by clicking the image below.