AELP Membership

AELP Membership

Who are AELP?

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) nationally represents the interests of 900 organisations delivering apprenticeships, employability support and other vocational learning.

We lobby on behalf of our members to Government departments and agencies involved in funded skills and back to work

programmes. Members of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) support employers in the delivery

of over 75% of apprenticeships in England and they deliver other publicly funded skills and employment programmes. The

majority of AELP’s 900 members are independent private, not-for-profit and voluntary sector training and employment

services organisations with employers, universities, FE colleges, schools and end point assessment organisations joining

AELP in increasing numbers.

AELP Manifesto at a glance

AELP is seeking commitment from a new government over the next Parliament to:

» Deliver 4 million quality Apprenticeship starts

» Retain the recently launched Apprenticeship Levy with its proceeds being used to fund Apprenticeships only

» A firm long-term commitment to Apprenticeships being available at levels 2 and 3 to support social mobility

» Guaranteed funding of at least £1bn a year for non-levy paying SMEs for their Apprenticeship needs

» Ensure that the whole Apprenticeship system is underpinned by quality but allows innovation and evolution and is

backed up by rigorous end assessment to ensure that national standards are achieved by all

» A fully demand-led skills funding system, driven by and reflecting the needs of employers and learners

» Traineeships and employment programmes that reduce the benefits bill and create opportunities for

people of all ages

» Good applied English, maths and Digital Skills across learners of all ages and ending the failed GCSE resits policy

» Embracing the expertise and experience of independent training providers in the implementation of the Technical

and Professional Education reforms

» Suspension of current Adult Education Budget procurement until ready to re-procure the entire £1.5bn budget to

avoid disruption and deliver consistency

Why AELP?

AELP stands at the heart of supporting the Training Provider sector. We are here to offer you support, advice and guidance.

We make sure your voice is heard by lobbying on your behalf to ensure that we get positive results for you. Whether you

are an independent training provider, employer provider, university, local authority, FE college or a school, our aim is to

help you strengthen your business by lobbying for reforms that will drive growth and quality. We guarantee you up to date

information about the changes to the skills and employability agenda. We provide you with opportunities to network and

build collaborative relationships by creating links for you to our 900 members.

AELP Membership

Annual Membership Rates 2018

AELP Full Membership is for all independent training providers, employer providers, HEIs, universities, local authorities and FE Colleges with apprentices/learners and or jobseeker clients on any government funded skills and or employability programmes.

The annual membership rate is calculated on the contracted number of learners or clients on government funded

programme(s) – AEB, DWP, ESF, Loans, Study Programmes and Traineeships etc.

Full Membership

» Up to 100 learners - £350.00

» 101 to 250 learners - £550.00

» 251 to 500 learners - £850.00

» 501 to 1,000 learners - £1,550.00

» 1,001 to 2,500 learners - £2,400.00

» 2,501 to 4,999 learners - £4,000.00

» 5,000+ learners - £8,100.00

» *Employer Membership**

» Levy Paying Employer over £500k - £1,000.00

» Levy Paying Employer under £500k - £500.00

» Non-Levy Employer - £400.00

Associate Membership

From as little as £350.00 per annum, AELP Associate Membership is open to all organisations who do not deliver any government funded contracts (i.e. no funded learners) but have an interest as a stakeholder in the vocational education, skills and employment sector.

» General - £350.00

i.e. provider networks, government departments, international organisations, training providers and employers -

no government funded delivery - sector led employer (no contract delivery), sole traders and consultants

» Awarding Organisations***

» Annual achievements up to 10,000 - £1,000.00

» Annual achievements over 10,000 - £2,000.00

» Professional Bodies/Institutes/Societies & Federations - £700.00

» LEPs - £550.00

*An ‘employer member’ is defined as an organisation that has no involvement in direct delivery of apprenticeship programme or any other government funded work or skills programme.

**The apprenticeship levy requires all employers operating in the UK, with a wage pay bill over £3 million each year, to make an investment in apprenticeships. The levy will be charged at a rate of 0.5% of the employer’s annual pay bill.

***If you are an Awarding Organisation that is also on the EPAO register Full Membership benefits apply.

All rates are subject to VAT at the current rate.

One Voice, representing members’ views, making a difference

AELP Patrons

The AELP Patrons scheme is for organisations who wish to engage with us at a higher level.

AELP commits to raising our Patrons’ profiles to the membership, other stakeholders and AELP media outlets. The Patron Scheme is open to all AELP members and the benefits include:

» 2 x complimentary places at the AELP National Conference and Gala Dinner together with

2 x complimentary places at the AELP Autumn Conference

» Organisation profile in the dedicated Patrons’ section of the website

» 3 x complimentary adverts in The Insider per annum

» 3 x complimentary eshots to the entire AELP network (circa 3,000 contacts)

» 4 x complimentary webinar sessions in addition to AELP member exclusive webinars

» Quarterly think pieces on the AELP website

» Patron annual lunch with AELP’s Chair and CEO

» Patron VIP event with a high-profile guest speaker

» Patron branding on key on-line and printed publications including

Countdown, The Insider and the National Conference - Conference App

» 15% discount on event sponsorship, exhibiting and advertising

(excludes the AELP National Conference)

» 20% discount on exhibitor fees at the AELP National Conference

AELP may host additional Patron and Board Dinners throughout the year which are

available to be sponsored by our Patrons.

Patronage costs just £10,000 + VAT and is in addition to your AELP annual membership fee.

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