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Funding secures new degree apprenticeships covering health, cybersecurity and engineering at Preston’s university

Posted on - 4th April, 2024 - 12:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Business, Education, Preston News, UCLan, University campus
National Apprenticeship Week at UCLan. Pic: UCLan
National Apprenticeship Week at UCLan. Pic: UCLan

The University of Central Lancashire has secured funding, meaning they will be able to provide new degree apprenticeships.

The successful Office for Students funding bid means they will be able to offer apprenticeships in health, engineering, and cybersecurity.

With the funding of £480,639 for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years the university will see seven new apprenticeships.

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The new degree courses include Aerospace Software Engineer, Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Design and Development Engineer, Cyber Security Technical Professional, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist.

Dharma Kovvuri, Academic Director for Apprenticeships at UCLan said: “We are proud to be a leading provider of degree apprenticeships, offering one of higher education’s widest ranges. We are particularly excited about the new innovative programmes in health that are responding to skills needs for the NHS’ long-term workforce plan.

“Our additional courses align with our commitment to employers to deliver degree apprenticeships which address skills gaps and positively contribute to regional economic growth.

“This funding, driven by our passion for transforming lives, will also enhance our innovative apprenticeship matching service.”

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The university also runs a one-off recruitment matching event, SPARK, with recruiters from all sectors being able to promote degree apprenticeship job opportunities or work placements.

Martin Blunt, Head of the Enterprise and Engagement Unit at UCLan said: “The University of Central Lancashire’s Apprenticeship Matching Service (AMS) is a free specialist recruitment service designed for employers across diverse sectors looking to take on a degree apprentice.

“AMS will support businesses with recruitment, identifying the best talent to maximise a business’s potential. Concurrently, the AMS team works with educational institutions and other organisations, to help individuals find the perfect Degree Apprenticeship opportunity across a range of disciplines.”

SPARK will take place on 18 April this year at UCLan’s Preston campus, with the keynote speaker being Edwin J Booth CBE DL, Chairman of supermarket chain Booths. Those wanting to attend can book a space here.

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