The report analyses the experiences of the 81 learners who were nominated for the 2011 Adult Apprentice of the Year Award. The experiences of these adults are an unusual source of information which might assist further policy thinking on adult apprenticeships. This report focuses on how the nominees learnt about apprenticeships, how they got onto their apprenticeship, and how they were supported once on the apprenticeship. It also reflects their views on how adult apprenticeships might be improved.