The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body, proudly representing our many members that deliver training and vocational learning. Our members support thousands of businesses and millions of learners in England by delivering a wide range of training, vocational learning, and employability programmes. AELP members support training to all ages, in every community, and at every level of post-16 study. 

AELP’s priority has always been advocating for the training providers that we represent and offering a wide range of competitive member benefits.

For the benefit of our members, AELP provides:

• Expert lobbying of decision-makers across Government departments, public bodies, and Combined Authorities, based on the issues that matter to learners, providers and employers
• Up-to-date, relevant, and accessible policy information, analysis, and guidance
• Specialist research, developed in collaboration with a range of sector experts
• Live news and information pertinent to the sector
• Events, roundtables, conferences, webinars, and workshops
• Regional and sector-specific support, information, lobbying and engagement
• Networking and collaboration opportunities