THE HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS CONFERENCE 2018

The Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Conference 2018 will offer leading policy updates and guidance in developing outstanding higher and degree apprenticeships schemes which meet the needs of employers and industry.

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Confirmed Speakers

Sir Gerry Berragan

Chief Executive,
Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA)

Dr. Brooke Storer-Church

Senior Policy Advisor,
Office for Students (OfS)

Adrian Anderson

Chief Executive,
University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)

Greg Dean

Head of Large Employer Engagement Strategy,
Education and Skills Funding Agency and National Apprenticeship Service

Dr Joe Marshall

Interim Chief Executive,
National Centre for Universities and Business

Angela Joyce

Group Principal and Chief Executive,
Warwickshire College Group

Scott Wildman

Director, Centre for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships,
University of Kent

Adam Greenwood

Head of Skills Partnerships,
University of Hull

Richard Hamer

Director of Education and Skills,
BAE Systems

Elizabeth Gorb

Director of Apprenticeships,
Manchester Metropolitan University

Sarah Tudor

Director of Employer Partnerships & Associate Professor in Work-Based Education and Skills,
Staffordshire University

Charlotte Hughes

Laboratory Apprentice,
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Ricky Casey

Investigator,
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Insp. Naomi Bolton

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA),
Nottinghamshire Police

Ann Minton

Academic Lead for Apprenticeships,
University of Derby

Jane Lowe

Higher Apprenticeship Manager,
University of Derby

Nick Williams

Commercial Director,
Lloyd's Banking Group

Sue Attewell

Head of Change for FE and Skills,
Jisc

Testimonials

This was a very informative event pitched at the right level.

Head of Careers and Employment, University of Hertfordshire

The Higher Apprenticeships Conference was a useful insight into the current policy and good practice around higher and degree apprenticeships. A good balance of networking opportunities and engaging speakers.

Apprenticeship Manager, University of Chichester

This conference was very well organised and facilitated. The speakers had been carefully chosen to provide a comprehensive overview of the national picture of higher and degree apprenticeship development in England.

Senior Lecturer, University of Brighton

Very informative event, relevant speakers and a lot of beneficial information provided on different areas.

Technical Education Manager, Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)

The event was most informative and provided delegates with a robust understanding of Apprenticeships from Policy through to delivery.

Senior Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire

Excellent event, relevant and knowledgeable speakers covering wide ranging aspects of Higher level Apprenticeships.

Futures Leader, NCFE

Emerging Outcomes from the Degree Apprenticeship Development Fund

Nicola Turner from the Office for Students outlines key findings resulting from the Degree Apprenticeship Development Fund

The Value of Degree Apprenticeships to the Economy

Read our blog from Angela Joyce, Chief Executive, Warwickshire College Group on the delivery of degree apprenticeships

Let’s Ensure Higher and Degree Apprenticeships are a Success

Read our latest blog from Adrian Anderson, Chief Executive of UVAC on delivering effective higher and degree apprenticeship schemes