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Discover Degree Apprenticeships at ARU Peterborough

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Let ARU Peterborough help you grow and retain specialist talent in your organisation.

Opening in September 2022, our brand-new university brings ARU’s expertise as one of the UK’s leading providers of Degree Apprenticeships, together with our mission to deliver a portfolio of apprenticeship programmes designed to meet the region’s future talent and skills needs.

Our programmes are rooted in the conversations we’ve had with you, the region’s employers. We hear and understand the skills shortages impacting on organisational performance today. Apprenticeships are an effective way to create job growth, capability, continuous learning and to upskill - even more so in a post Covid world. All funded by the Government Apprenticeship Levy, they’re a smart investment - that’s why, to date, over 400 employers have partnered with ARU.

We’re passionate about investing and transforming the future of Peterborough and we want to hear from you if you are too.

Join the Peterborough 50 pledge

Our Peterborough 50 pledge campaign is calling for 50 key employers in the Peterborough region to work with us to make Peterborough a higher skills powerhouse through degree apprenticeships. We invite you to join us and pledge to recruit people for our apprenticeships that start in 2022/23.

As a Peterborough 50 employer your organisation will become a strategic partner of ARU Peterborough and enjoy a range of benefits.

Join us on 9 February to discover the Peterborough 50 pledge and become a strategic partner

New degree and higher apprenticeships

For maximum impact and minimum disruption, our apprenticeship programmes will be delivered via a blend of online, work-based and face-to-face learning from our brand-new ARU Peterborough campus.

We’ll be adding to our portfolio throughout 2022 and beyond, as we continue our consultations with regional employers to ensure our apprenticeships precisely match the talent needs of the region.

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Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering

Develop modern engineers with the advanced intellectual and professional skills to excel within manufacturing engineering environments. This apprenticeship programme provides a rigorous conceptual grounding together with a strong hands-on practical approach.

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Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship

BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions*

Two specialist pathways for employers who require highly-skilled IT staff.

IT Consultant – focusing on the latest technology integration, digital transformation and solution development, together with a solid understanding of business environments and communication skills.

Data Analyst – offering a broad grounding in technology solutions, incorporating software development, analytical tools and modelling techniques.

* Subject to validation

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Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship

BA (Hons) Social Worker

Develop and retain new and existing talent with our Social Worker Integrated Degree Apprenticeship. Approved by Social Work England, the programme is ideal for social care support staff who have the potential to take on greater challenges and responsibility as qualified social workers.

Explore Social Worker BA (Hons)
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Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship

FdSc Nursing Associate

Ideal for current Band 2/3 healthcare assistants/support workers needing to develop their nursing skills to meet a range of healthcare needs. Successful completion will provide access to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.

Explore Nursing Associate FdSc
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Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship

Cert HE Construction Site Management

The recruitment of qualified Site Supervisors and Managers continues to be a major challenge for employers. This apprenticeship allows employers to develop their internal talent pool and establish a pipeline of qualified technicians brought up in line with the organisation’s culture and practices. Successful completion will provide access to the Construction Site Manager Degree Apprenticeship.

Also coming soon: Supply Chain Leadership, Digital Marketer and Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeships.

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Apprentices will have access to state-of-the-art facilities in our modern environmentally conscious campus in the heart of the city.

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Why ARU Peterborough?

Learn why ARU was chosen as the official higher education partner for Peterborough’s new employment-focused university.

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What our employer partners and apprentices say

"ARU is a highly organised University with a well-established structure and a great team in place to support the apprentices and optimise their learning experience."

Amy Rothwell and Dushanthi Cole

Learning and Organisational Development, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

"Our Trust has enjoyed a long relationship with ARU for many years, partnering on innovative and flexible learning opportunities that meet the needs of our local workforce."

Shaun Fretter

Lead Clinical Educator for Pre-registration, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

"It’s exciting to see a university coming to Peterborough. Working with industry professionals, you understand how much apprenticeships have developed the UK workforce. Peterborough is an optimal study/work location for me."

Alex Shaul, Domino Printing

Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice

"Peterborough is a great place to live and do my apprenticeship. It allows me to develop the skills necessary to support my longer-term career aspirations. A new university is a fantastic opportunity not only for people’s career prospects, but also the companies themselves."

Kelvin Cowell, Perkins Engines Co. Ltd

Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice

"It will be good for the city to have more apprentices to bring a new lease of life to the area. I started my career in Peterborough and I hope to stay in the area to progress my career."

Megan Sifford, Caterpillar Inc

Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice

"This apprenticeship encouraged me to find my purpose. I sit here now and smile about my journey, one year qualified in my dream job because I had an amazing opportunity, and I took it."

Lauren Davies, Peterborough City Hospital

Nurse Apprentice Graduate

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If you’d like to discuss any aspect of degree apprenticeships, then our designated team of experts would be delighted to hear from you.