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SPRING 2017
KNOWLEDGE NEWS Making Managers: Launch of Degree Apprenticeship Deal THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON RECENTLY ANNOUNCED A NEW DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP FOR BUDDING MANAGERS, DURING A SERIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS CELEBRATING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK. At a March breakfast event, hosted by former England Rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward, the new Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship was launched. The new apprenticeship is just one example highlighting the University’s commitment to delivering higher level and professional technical skills, in line with the government’s Apprenticeship Levy.
The announcement follows last year's launch of the University's Apprenticeship Hub in the city – a one-stop destination offering apprenticeship support, services and information for businesses. The University has agreed a three year partnership deal with Hampshire-based Serco, one of the world’s largest providers of public services to governments with over 50,000 employees in over 20 countries. The agreement enables selected Serco staff to study the Degree Apprenticeship, which is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and combines work-based learning with lectures and distance learning. Jackie Dunne, Deputy ViceChancellor (Access and Lifelong Learning) at the University, said: “The government is committed to boosting productivity and increasing the quantity and quality of apprenticeships through its new levy. “The launch of our new Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship highlights the benefits to all employers of investing in upskilling staff by equipping them with higher level skills.” Find out more about the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship and other apprenticeships that can benefit your business at: wlv.ac.uk/apprenticeships
Pictured left to right: Miceal Barden (Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences) and Jackie Dunne (Deputy Vice-Chancellor) from the University of Wolverhampton and Sir Clive Woodward.
SKILLS CENTRE BREAKS NEW GROUND The University of Wolverhampton has appointed Aspect Construction to build the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS) Hub at its new Springfield Campus. The landmark occasion, which took place on the first day of National Apprenticeship Week, was marked by a ground breaking ceremony at the site. The ECMS Hub and Spokes will provide worldclass training facilities and support the delivery of apprenticeships at the University, helping to build productivity and growth for businesses in the high value manufacturing sector. Work has now started on the building project on the former Springfield Brewery site, following approval of £8.04 million funding by the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Spokes will deliver training in Tipton, Dudley, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton. Professor Ian Oakes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University, said: “We are committed to the regeneration of Wolverhampton and this ceremony marks the next stage of our ambitious plans to re-develop this historic site – helping to boost the economy and create jobs.” Find out more about manufacturing apprenticeships at: theecms.co.uk