OAL Awards Announced as Sponsor of the Apprenticeship Diversity and Social Mobility Forum

The Apprenticeship Diversity and Social Mobility Forum is delighted to welcome OAL Awards as a sponsor of its forthcoming online event exploring Inclusion and AI.

Taking place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the Forum will bring together leaders from across apprenticeships, skills, technology and inclusion to examine how artificial intelligence is changing the workplace — and how organisations can ensure that its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Occupational Awards Limited is an apprenticeship assessment and awarding organisation supporting employers, training providers and apprentices across a diverse range of industries. Its commitment to workforce skills, high-quality assessment and occupational standards closely aligns with the Forum's mission to advance opportunity and social mobility through apprenticeships and lifelong learning.

Safaraz Ali MBE, Founder of the Apprenticeship Diversity and Social Mobility Forum, said:

“We are delighted to welcome OAL Awards as a sponsor of the Forum. As AI continues to reshape industries and job roles, trusted qualifications, assessment and skills development will be essential to ensuring that people from every background can participate and progress. OAL understands the importance of connecting occupational competence with meaningful career opportunity. Its support will help us bring employers, educators and inclusion leaders together for an honest and practical conversation about creating a fairer, more inclusive future of work.”

The Inclusion and AI Forum will feature Professor Dr Nisreen Ameen of Royal Holloway, University of London, and Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet, alongside further industry voices.

Event details

• Event: Apprenticeship Diversity and Social Mobility Forum: Inclusion and AI
• Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
• Time: 2:00 pm–3:30 pm UK time
• Location: Online

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Join OAL Awards and leaders from across the skills and inclusion community as we explore how AI can create opportunity without leaving people behind.