WHAT ARE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIPS?
Graduate Apprenticeships provide a new way into degree-level study for individuals who are currently employed, or who want to go straight into work.
Introduced in 2016, they have quickly expanded to include more sectors to ensure more individuals and employers can take part.
Over time, more and more individuals are getting the chance to study for a degree at the same time as earning a wage. More employers are also recognising the benefits of the apprenticeships as a key part of their recruitment and workforce planning strategy.
By investing in their staff through apprenticeships, employers are developing their workforce and supporting staff to build their skills to industry and professional standards.
What's on offer?
UWS currently offers six Graduate Apprenticeships:
Hear from employers and students
The benefits of GAs to both employers and students are significant but don’t just take our word for it.
At Energetics we are passionate about investing in our employees' futures and by partnering with UWS we have been able to offer excellent development opportunities across multiple business streams. The wide offering at UWS has allowed Energetics to develop staff in commercial, business and engineering functions. The innovative programme delivery has energised our Graduate Apprentices and already we can see them growing in confidence, knowledge and general business awareness. I would not hesitate to recommend the UWS GA programmes and would encourage other employers to realise their employee potential and ambition through this scheme.
Andrew Young, Training & Development Manager, Human Resources, Energetics
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Tangible Business Benefits
Some sectors are reporting critical skills shortages that are affecting the growth of individual organisations and the wider Scottish economy. Graduate Apprenticeships have been developed in response to demand from industry, and are matched to industries that need employees with degree-level qualifications and real-world work experience.
UWS is delivering Graduate Apprenticeships with support from Scottish Funding Council and Skills Development Scotland.
Graduate Apprenticeships are already delivering tangible benefits to employers:
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By investing in your staff through Graduate Apprenticeships you can support your workforce to develop their skills to industry and professional standards
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Available to new and existing employees, Graduate Apprenticeships help businesses to recruit and retain talented people.
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Graduate Apprenticeships deliver industry relevant skills and qualifications which support your business’ workforce requirements and address your skill shortages
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Employers are actively involved in shaping programme delivery to best meet your business needs
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Offering Graduate Apprenticeships reduces recruitment costs and supports succession planning
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The end result is “work ready” graduates who will contribute to your business operations
Find out more
To find out more about our Graduate Apprenticeships, please contact our dedicated team at apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk.
Find further information for employers and applicants below:
