Is it your job to deliver excellent degree apprenticeships? Then this is an opportunity to hear from experts in the area about both policy and practice. The seminar, which is supported by the Open University, will unpack the policy changes that have made the new programmes possible, and discuss how to ensure that degree apprenticeships offer a high-quality alternative to traditional university courses.
Our panellists include Greg Wade, degree apprenticeships policy lead, Universities UK; Liz Gorb, director of apprenticeships, Manchester Metropolitan University; Roxanne Stockwell, principal, Pearson College London; Ellie Ulrich, apprenticeship manager, Cisco; Michael Nathan, senior emerging talent manager, Mace; and Steve Hill, director of external engagement, Open University.
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Programme
6.00pm-6.30pm: Registration and networking
6.30pm-7.30pm: Panel discussion: How do universities and businesses deliver top quality degree apprenticeships?
- How do universities and businesses plan to implement the new government policy?
- How can businesses form good partnerships with universities to get their degree apprenticeships off the ground? How do they find the right fit?
- How can businesses use apprenticeships to up-skill current staff?
- How can degree apprenticeships widen access to university?
- What affect will the business levy and growth of degree apprenticeships have on the job market?
7.30pm-7.45pm: Audience Q&A
7.45pm-8.30pm: Networking
Network panellists
- Greg Wade, policy lead on degree apprenticeships, Universities UK
- Roxanne Stockwell, principal, Pearson College London
- Liz Gorb, director of apprenticeships, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Ellie Ulrich, apprenticeship manager, Cisco
- Michael Nathan, senior emerging talent manager, Mace
- Steve Hill, director of external engagement, Open University
Moderator: Louise Tickle, a journalist who writes for the Guardian on education
