Ex-Hotelplan agency sales lead Franklin, who set up as a homeworker with Designer Travel earlier this year, joins AS on a part-time basis bringing 40 years of industry experience.
In her new role, she will work with employers who haven't previously employed an apprentice to help and encourage them tap into a new generation of talent.
"The idea behind Julie joining is to connect and engage with employers who have not hired an apprentice before or do not understand how you go about it," said Michelle Van Spring, Managing Director of AS Training.