DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE
Working together to create bright futures
HOW DOES AN APPRENTICESHIP BENEFIT EMPLOYERS? 96%
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96% of apprentice employers say they are beneficial to their business.
92% of employers believe apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.
83% of employers rely on their apprenticeship programmes to provide skilled workers required for the future.
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82% of employers take on apprentices to build skills capacity within their business.
81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices.
80% of companies who invest in apprentices have reported significant increases in employee retention.
HOW DOES AN APPRENTICESHIP BENEFIT THE APPRENTICE?
ÂŁ Completing a higher apprenticeship could increase future earnings by ÂŁ150,000 over their lifetime. 2
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83% of apprentices said their career prospects have improved.
77% believe apprenticeships make them more competitive in the job market.
Bucks New University | Degree Apprenticeships
*Data compiled by the National Apprenticeship Service
AT BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY, WE ARE DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING OUR GRADUATES WITH THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS DEMAND. WE WILL WORK WITH YOU, USING OUR PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING EXPERTISE, TO SUPPORT YOUR TRAINING NEEDS Higher and degree apprenticeships are a partnership between industry and higher education institutions to meet the needs of employers and provide a flexible route for employees to access the life-changing opportunities that higher education provides. At Bucks, we change lives through employmentfocused teaching which enables our students to achieve their ambitions. As a small and personal University, we offer an agile approach to apprenticeship training needs, offering blended learning and residential courses – all designed to suit the way you work – across the Thames Valley region.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER As part of the BEST (Buckinghamshire Education, Skills and Training) partnership between Bucks New University, Aylesbury College, and Buckinghamshire University Technical College we are able to offer an end-to end apprenticeship solution from Level 2 right through to Level 7. Bucks New University is developing higher and degree apprenticeships in areas including: Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Cyber Specialist Project Manager Professional Accountant Relationship Manager (Banking) Chartered Manager
“WE ARE EXCITED TO WORK WITH EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE MORE PEOPLE WITH ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH OUR ‘EARN AS YOU LEARN’ ALTERNATIVE TO OUR TRADITIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMME”
Outside Broadcast Engineer Product Design and Development Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Chartered Legal Executive Solicitor Registered Nurse Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Social Worker Adult Care Worker Early Years Practitioner A federation between
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Bucks New University | Degree Apprenticeships
Professor Rebecca Bunting Vice-Chancellor Bucks New University
THE BUCKS APPROACH
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP We will work as partners, providing a key account manager and a dedicated apprenticeship team to support your business and employees throughout the apprenticeship journey. Your apprentice’s link tutor will visit them in the workplace to support their learning. We will provide a full range of study options to students that meet your business needs including block delivery at University, day release, residential, blended and distance (online) learning.
YOUR COMMITMENT To work in partnership with Bucks New University Develop a programme tailored to the needs of your organisation
Supporting you every step of the way
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Help define your requirements and training needs, including how to get the most out of your levy.
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Deliver apprenticeships that meet your needs and reduce the burden on your business.
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Work together to develop your people’s skills and meet your long-term training goals
Provide a suitable working environment and facilities for support and development of higher apprenticeships Ring fence at least 20% of an apprentice’s time for off-the-job training/academic learning.
Are you interested in recruiting an apprentice? Speak to our apprenticeships team on 01494 522 141 or email apprenticeships@bucks. ac.uk to discuss all of the options available to you. As your training provider, we will work with you to take you through the process of placing your vacancy, managing applications and supporting you to select the best candidates.
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KEY FACTS
APPRENTICESHIP LEVY The apprenticeship levy will be paid by employers in any sector with a pay bill of more than ÂŁ3 million per year. Those employers will be able to use their apprenticeship levy funds to access degree apprenticeships from higher education providers. Non-levy paying employers will receive up to 90% funding towards the costs of apprenticeships. Higher and degree apprenticeships can be offered to anyone over the age of 19. There is no upper age limit and no cost to the apprentice. The training costs for employers may vary for individuals depending on their age. Apprenticeships can be open to current members of staff to support career development.
NEW APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS Many employers already recruit apprentices. However the new Apprenticeship Standards will be an alternative means of funding apprenticeships and providing training to your current and future workforce. Apprenticeship Standards will replace the current Apprenticeship Frameworks by 2020. Standards are written for a specific occupation or job by employers and are not simply rebadging existing qualifications. Standards are developed and written by Trailblazer Employer Groups. These groups make the decisions on every aspect of the apprenticeship including training content, assessment and qualification level. For more information go to gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships.
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WE CAN HELP TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUR EMPLOYEES. CONTACT US: APPRENTICESHIPS@ BUCKS.AC.UK
LOCATIONS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AYLESBURY VALE Milton Keynes
A brand new campus with two technology centres combining research, innovation and education
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AYLESBURY VALE Bicester
MISSENDEN ABBEY
Aylesbury
Great Missenden
WYCOMBE
Hemel Hempstead
A 12th century residential training facility set in the Chiltern Hills
CHILTERN Amersham
High Wycombe
SOUTH BUCKS
MIDDLESEX Uxbridge
Slough
HIGH WYCOMBE CAMPUS A RIBA award-winning building with state-of-the-art facilities
UXBRIDGE CAMPUS Town centre location with specialist high-tech nursing and healthcare simulation and learning facilities
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High Wycombe Campus
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Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ
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University Campus Aylesbury Vale
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Walton Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QG
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Uxbridge Campus 106 Oxford Road Uxbridge Middlesex, UB8 1NA Missenden Abbey London Road Great Missenden Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BD Telephone: 0330 123 2023 Fax: 01494 524 392 International: +44 1494 605 259 Email: apprenticeships@bucks.ac.uk
For more information visit:
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