Boost the Region's Workforce Skills with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Join us for an engaging morning focused on apprenticeships, lifelong learning, and skills in the region. Discover the employer-focused programmes that we offer at Newcastle University.

What to expect at the event 

Discover more about regional skills development from keynote speakers.    

Hear from regional employers in a panel discussion and Q&A to learn how apprenticeship programmes are positively transforming their workforce.

Learn more about the level 5, 6 and 7 apprenticeship programmes that we offer at Newcastle University: 

• Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship
• Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship 
• Level 6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship
• Level 7 MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist – Data Analytics Degree Apprenticeship
• Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Speak to our apprenticeship programme leaders at our marketplace event to find out more about the programme content.

Talk to us about ways to co-develop apprenticeships that would benefit your sector.

Meet our knowledgeable apprenticeship team and find out how they can support your organisation to access apprenticeships, and apprenticeship funding.

Network with like-minded, skills-focused businesses over a delicious light breakfast.

Outline of the morning

9:00 Arrival and welcome breakfast 

9:20 Introduction and keynote talks
Professor René Koglbauer, Dean of Lifelong Learning and Professional Practice, Newcastle University and headline speaker Michelle Rainbow, Head of Skills for Business, North East Combined Authority 

9:30 Interactive Q&A discussion
Key employer and apprentice panellists discuss the impact of higher and degree apprenticeships on their organisations, chaired by Naomi Oosman-Watts, Director of Student Success, Newcastle University

• • Nigel Jakeman, Engineering and business Development Director, Turbo Power Systems 
  • Rachel Leslie, Operational Lead, Children North East  
  • David Hughes, Managing Director, Remondis 
  • Kaylie Briggs, Level 5 Operations Management Apprentice, Contact Field Marketing  
  • Charlie Bell, Level 6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer Apprentice, Katmex 

10:00 Marketplace and networking
Meet our apprenticeship programme directors and connect with fellow business

10:30 Event Close 

Upskill, reskill and attract new talent to your workforce  

Higher and degree apprenticeships offer on-the-job training and are fully funded for many organisations (95% funded for SMEs), so are an ideal way to bring new skills into your organisation and develop your team members.