The Big Assembly 2025 has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible event it was! This year saw over 197,000 students, teachers, and employers sign up to hear first-hand apprenticeship stories, industry insights, and career advice from some of the UK’s biggest employers and inspiring apprentices.
A Powerful Panel & Industry Leaders
This year’s panel brought together a diverse range of apprentices and industry experts, including:
- Ali Amin – Former Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprentice at Shawpak, East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador
- Chloe Fearnley – Level 2 SMART Repair Technician Apprentice at Arnold Clark
- Danny McBean – Former Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprentice at Grants Dufftown Ltd, WorldSkills UK Champion
- Centime Beach-Frank – Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice at Drax
- Jonathan Foot – Director of Skills & Early Careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland
Each panellist shared their apprenticeship experiences, career journeys, and insights, helping to inspire thousands of young people exploring their next steps.
Big Name Employers & A Ministerial Shout-Out
We were honoured to have the support of major industry leaders, including Compass Group UK & Ireland, Boots, Arnold Clark, Drax, Tarmac, IAE, East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, and WorldSkills UK, who all played a part in making this year’s event possible.
The impact of the Big Assembly was even recognised by Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, who gave a special shout-out, reinforcing the importance of apprenticeships in shaping the UK’s future workforce.
Watch Big Assembly 2025 On Demand
The full event is now available to watch anytime!
Additionally, we’re hosting live webinar screenings throughout this National Careers Week, giving schools and students another opportunity to experience the Big Assembly in real time.
Upcoming Webinar Screenings:
Register by clicking the links above.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on another record-breaking Big Assembly, we remain committed to inspiring the next generation of apprentices and ensuring that every young person has access to valuable career insights.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, shared their stories, and supported the event — we couldn’t have done it without you!
Stay tuned for more Big Assembly Extra content, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!