Webinar: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Real stories, real impact!
Webinar details
Join us as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by shining a spotlight on the skills shaping the future.
In this special session, we are hosting a panel discussion with our current Data & AI apprentices & alumni to look beyond the curriculum and explore the real-world application of their learning.
We will dive into their personal journeys, uncovering how the programme has accelerated their career growth and, crucially, how their new skills are driving tangible impact within our business.
Whether you are a prospective learner, a manager looking to upskill your team, or simply curious about the value of apprenticeships, this session will offer a genuine look at how we are building the workforce of tomorrow.
Why Attend?
Gain insights into how apprentices are transforming data & AI skills into real-world business solutions, from process automation and beyond.
Host: Tilly Allen, Accounts Director at Cambridge Spark
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction: A brief welcome to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, along with updates on levy funding and why Data & AI skills are critical for the future of work
- Business Impact - Data in Action: Listen to real life examples of projects & measurable success
- Career Development & Future Skills: Hear how apprenticeships have changed career outlooks & impacted the World of work
- Audience Q&A: Open to the audience for questions
- Closing Remarks
The Speakers
Our Host: Tilly Allen, Accounts Director at Cambridge Spark
With over 14 years of experience in apprenticeships and professional development, Tilly is deeply committed to helping organisations enhance their internal capabilities and cultivate a robust talent pipeline. As the Training Solutions Director of the NHS Hub, Tilly is passionate about fostering true partnerships, delivering exceptional consultation, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
Manmeet Kang, CTRSE Process & Compliance Manager at Pfizer
Manmeet is a CTRSE Process & Compliance Manager at Pfizer within the Clinical Trial Regulatory Strategic Execution group. His work mainly focuses on AI & Automation in line with the Level 6 AI Engineering Apprenticeship, which he has been studying for nearly a year. Previously, he had completed the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship. From these 2 apprenticeships, he has been able to enhance his role, first focusing on descriptive analytics to drive strategic decisions, and now looking at predictive analytics and machine learning as well as promoting the safe and ethical use of Generative AI within my team at a time when these technologies are rapidly evolving.
Roshan Rehman, Product Manager Apprentice at Cambridge Spark
Roshan started in operations at Cambridge Spark, gaining a deep understanding of the learner experience firsthand. Now a Product Manager Apprentice, she oversees the Data Citizen, AI Champion, and AI Transformation Specialist programmes. Currently in her own Digital Product Manager apprenticeship gateway, Roshan uses her firsthand experience as a learner to drive customer-centric design and ensure learner success remains at the heart of every decision.
Frank Gasking, Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) at the School of Psychology, University of Kent
Frank is a Senior Technical Specialist in the School of Psychology at the University of Kent, supporting staff and students with the development of experiments, online studies and AI-enabled research tools. As a Level 6 AI Engineer apprentice, he is further developing his skills in AI and applying them to practical projects such as AI-assisted survey processing and responsible integration of tools like ChatGPT in research workflows. Outside of work, Frank is passionate about digital preservation and has run a long-term project archiving classic and unreleased computer games through Games That Weren't.
Watch this webinar if you are:
- A professional looking to expand your skills in data & AI
- A business leader wanting to learn how apprenticeships increase productivity, create business impact & provide measurable results
- An HR or Learning & Development professional seeking to upskill employees in data & AI
About Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide a well-defined route for internal talent development in England*. Apprenticeships are available to both new and existing employees. Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy, they are a cost-effective way to upskill employees in analytics, data science and AI.
*If not employed in England, apprenticeships can be funded commercially.
Elle Neal, Data Scientist at BPA Quality
“Doing the apprenticeship has helped me glue everything together and fill the gaps in the knowledge I had to make me more confident in delivering the data science models I want to create.”



