Proudly supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2024
5-11 February 2024
5-11 February 2024
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024 with us as we showcase our talented ARU degree apprentices, graduates and partners through this year's theme: Skills for Life.
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Watch our videos that tell our unique ARU stories: about how our apprentices are accessing higher education in ways they never imagined possible, and how our partner employers are securing future talent pipelines to support their businesses.
Hear how our ARU apprentices are accessing higher education in ways they never imagined possible.
Our employer partners explain why apprenticeships work so well for their organisations. They highlight benefits including cost-effective training, attracting and retaining the best talent, impact driven learning, to investing in and developing their workforce, and more
When: Wednesday 31 January, 6-7pm
Where: Virtual event
Find out more about how to become a police officer through the Degree Apprenticeship Policing pathways at this virtual event. You will have an opportunity to hear from representatives from our Police Partners, as well as from an apprentice.
When: Thursday 8 February, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Virtual event
Students who are in Year 11-13 or completing a Level 3 course, and their parents, guardians, carers and teachers, are invited to find out what a degree apprenticeship is, how it can benefit you, how to find and secure a degree apprenticeship, and more.
"The apprenticeship has genuinely changed my life, and to have an employer like Kier who are so supportive and have the right tools to shape me to become the right person for the job. When I first applied, I had a feeling it would be a really good opportunity, but now I’m here, I realise that It has been the best decision I’ve ever made."
RoisinConstruction Management Degree Apprentice
Roisin's story
"By investing in local employees through apprenticeships, we can actively contribute not only to our future vision but nurture a local pool of skilled professionals who will drive that vision and contribute to the longevity of the business."
Burmor Construction Read Burmor's case study
“My degree apprenticeship will set me up with skills for life. My day-to-day job is supplemented by the theory I'm learning on my course. I’ve really noticed how far I've come.”
KerryChartered Manager
“ARU is a university that completely understands business. The apprentices at Rhotic Media have absolutely succeeded and have made a material difference to the business.”
JoeFounder, Rhotic Media
“I'm in my fifties and the apprenticeship works for me and fits around my family life. To work and earn a salary whilst learning is the perfect balance. It's also great to know that I can apply my studies from the apprenticeship directly into the organisation I work for.”
RachelRegistered Nurse Degree Apprentice
“I became a police officer from the very start of my apprenticeship. I’m also gaining a tailored degree which cements my knowledge and skills on the beat.”
BenPolice Constable
“The apprenticeship supports our team to achieve our overall business goals and our apprentice in achieving her career goals. It means we can keep her within the team and help her to grow.”
EmmaBranding Specialist, Big Bear Creative
“Apprenticeships allow us to develop our own workforce, engage in their experience and employ and retain the best people around the country. 90% of our apprentices have stayed with us, which is a real testament to the training they receive from CUH and the learning they receive from ARU.”
DanLead Nurse, Cambridgeshire University Hospitals
“The apprenticeship pushes my knowledge and makes me think deeper into why people commit crime and the positive impact I can have on my community.“
GracePolice Constable
“Apprenticeships are extremely beneficial to our business as we have access to good quality, in-depth training that is targeted to our staff’s development and our business needs."
TimIT Director, Minerva Analytics Ltd
"The apprenticeship allows me to see how business works in real life. I get a lot of knowledge from the course that I can apply in practice at work and equally learn from my colleagues. With an apprenticeship, you can really recognise how to apply the knowledge you've learnt to the real world.”
IzabelaDigital Marketer
“I was diagnosed with dyslexia and was not confident to go to university. However, since starting the apprenticeship, ARU and CUH have been so supportive and have really helped with my confidence. The opportunity to do an apprenticeship really came at the right time and I couldn't be prouder of myself for just stepping my foot in the door and going for it.”
FleurRegistered Nurse Degree Apprentice
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