Apprenticeship Opportunities

Think we don’t rely on apprentices? Think again.

If you know someone who’s finishing school this year, do they know that university is not their only option?

Level 4 Apprenticeships – £21,000

Our 18 month Level 4 Apprenticeship programme is designed to help talented people earn a full-time salary which could see them move quickly into one of a number of key roles.

There are three pathways to choose from:

Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician (BPP), where trainees get to grips with financial reporting.

Software Developer (Just IT), which will fast-track students into the software development industry and is recognised for entry onto the BCS Register of IT Technicians.

Associate Project Manager (Just IT), where apprentices learn to skilfully manage projects of all sizes and ensure their success.

Degree Apprenticeships – £23,000

Our 39-month Degree Apprenticeship programme is designed to help you work and study toward a fully funded degree at the same time. Students enrol on a part-time undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship with a reputable university.

There are three pathways to choose from:

Digital and Technology Solutions at the University of Exeter.

Data Science, in association with the University of Kent.

Economics, in association with the University of Kent’s School of Economics.

Do you know someone who is up to the challenge? Are they eager to learn? Are they serious about building a career at the heart of the UK economy? Would they be excited to join us?

Tell them to apply now.

bankofengland.co.uk/careers/early-careers

Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (DTS)
Duration – 4 Years
Qualification – BSc Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (University of Warwick)
Salary – Circa £20,000

Apply now

If you want to work at the cutting edge of car production, then look no further than our Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship. Working on the ideas that will be on the production line in five years’ time, means you will be fascinated by the world of tomorrow and the opportunities that brings.

And where better to put your technology skills and passion to the test than in a business that will change from a car manufacturer to a technology company that makes superb cars? If you are motivated by the power of technology to change the way the world moves, in a business that believes that technology can be a force for good, then this apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

The Apprenticeship

There are 4 pathways to choose from:

• Software Engineering, in our Engineering and IT teams
• Software Engineering with Data, in our Engineering and Manufacturing teams
• Data Analytics with a variety of functions across our enterprise
• Network Engineering in our Engineering and IT teams

For the first two years you will study the core range of subjects, with pathway specialism in years three and four. Modules are taught in week blocks at the University of Warwick and will be a mix of lectures, practical laboratories, seminars and tutorials. You will also have access to a Virtual Learning Environment for further support between blocks.

In year’s 1 and 2 you will cover modules in all 4 of the pathways and then in years 3 and 4 you will move into your chosen pathway.

Apply now

Please be aware that if any of our programmes become oversubscribed, we will close them for applications before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Here is our newsletter, helping to keep you up to date with all the activity and support available this week.  You can go to our digital version of this newsletter HERE  

Academic Webinars: 

Our academic webinars provide a fantastic opportunity to help you think about what you might want to study at university and potentially assist you when writing your personal statement for your UCAS application.  Our Webinars for January 2021, covering a diverse range of topics, will be updated shortly, and can be viewed on our webinars webpage. 

• 15 December: Artificial Intelligence (14:00-15:00 PM) in collaboration with Unitaster Days – An introduction to studying Artificial intelligence at university. Including courses, careers and application tips. You can Register HERE

• 16 December: Data Analytics in Logistics and Supply chain Management (15:30-16:30 PM) – In this webinar, Takao Marumaya will demonstrate how to utilise data analytics in order to contribute to enhanced business performance within the context of supply chain management. You can Register HERE

 Post-16 Activity: ·        17 December: Revision skills (4-5 PM and 7:30-8:30 PM) – This session offers lots of useful hints and tips to help you plan your revision effectively and prepare for exams. We’ll also look at different study styles, so you can consider what revision techniques best suit you. 

o   4-5 PM: You can Register HERE

o   7:30-8:30 PM: You can Register HERE 

Press Release:  Bradford city centre will light up for graduates of 2020 – find out more about this and who has been awarded honorary degrees HERE  Launch of new Resource for Students:The University of Bradford’s new “Virtual Open Day Anytime” was launched on Friday 4^th December.  It will not replace the Virtual Open Day Live events but will act as a pool of information in between Open Days.  Student can access the resource on our Open Days website page HERE

You can find News on help and advice about applying to University in 2021 HERE

Twitter: 

Please follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with the activity that we are doing @UniBradOutreach 

University of Bradford Holiday Closures:

The university will be closed from 19^th December – 3^rd January 2021, inclusive, so that the majority of our staff are able to take a well-deserved break.  However, there will be a manned service available for the 3 days commencing 21^st December and the 3 days commencing 28^th December (10am-4pm), offering a first line response to enquirers and applicants, to enable them to receive a reply to enquiries over the holiday period, in regard to Admissions, UKVI Compliance and International Student Support and Student and Administrative Services.  

Contact: T: 01274 233081 or E: enquiries@bradford.ac.uk or admissions@bradford.ac.uk

Somehow this is already our final e-newsletter of 2020, bringing an extraordinary year to a close. We appreciate that this year has brought many challenges, and wanted to thank you for all of the inspirational work that you have done this year to support your students. We hope that you’re all looking forward to the end of term, and a much deserved winter break!

We’ve got a couple of updates to share with you before the end of term:

Lancaster University – Politics Taster Session 

We just wanted to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and we hope we’ll be able to welcome you and your students in to College again at some point next year and that we’ll be able to visit you too!

​I have attached a pre-recorded presentation for you to use in careers sessions, assemblies etc. If you or your students have any questions after watching this we can join you for a live Q&A via Microsoft Teams.

Here is a list of links you may need which are referenced in the video:

https://www.lcb.ac.uk/study-with-us/careers-a-z/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://www.lcb.ac.uk/apply/

https://www.lcb.ac.uk/events/

https://www.youtube.com/user/leedsbuildingcollege/videos

As we know that many students prefer to watch university videos at a time that suits them, please find below links to two of our recent subject sessions for your students and subject staff.

Lecture: ‘The Social Consequences of Coronavirus’

The pandemic has altered our everyday lives in fundamental ways and affected all parts of society in some way. While not only posing a serious risk to people’s health, social distancing measures and lockdowns initiated in response have had severe impacts upon social interaction, family life, education, employment, crime, and the economy – in this session our academics explore these issues and what can be done to address them.

Click here to watch

Webinar: Sport, Health, Exercise and Nutrition in Today’s World.

Have you ever wondered how athletes are helped to recover from their injuries and to return to competition, and how they are supported to reach their optimum training and performance? Are you interested in how nutrition and exercise can promote good health and be used to treat chronic medical conditions?

This talk will enable you to discover how the skills gained from our Sports courses can be transferred into an ever-expanding and vibrant job market.

Click here to watch

The lecture series will continue in the New Year and, as always, these will be promoted on the BHS Careers website.

The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Join our free webinar on Monday!

Interested in being part of our diverse workforce? Look out for our apprenticeship roles opening 8^th of February 2021!

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