Degree Apprenticeship Information for Teachers
Discover some of the benefits of degree apprenticeships for your students below and learn how to find out more about our degree apprenticeships.
As a degree apprentice, students will work for an employer and earn their undergraduate or postgraduate degree on day release from their job.
What are the benefits for my students?
- Students work full and part time AND study towards a degree.
- They build job-specific skills sought after by employers.
- Students gain a degree without the tuition fees.
- They set out on a long-term career path with the possibility of higher earnings.
How does a degree apprenticeship work?
- Businesses employ the apprentice.
- Typically apprenticeships run for four years.
- Apprentices gain professional skills on the job.
- Apprentices study for a degree at the °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ.
- Day release over three 10-week terms a year.
- University handles administration relating to training.
- Employer handles administration relating to human resources.
What about money?
- The apprentice does not pay any fees.
- They will hold a salaried position.
- They will be eligible for employee benefits.
- Students are not eligible for a student loan.
What are the benefits for the business?
- Develops the talent they need for their business.
- Fills the higher-level skills gap.
- Attracts high-calibre staff.
- Apprentices trained in the way the business works.
- Clear progression routes.
- Improves staff retention.
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Contact Us
Find out more about degree apprenticeships, their benefits and the application process by emailing business@chi.ac.uk.
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