Gearing up for Winning Apprenticeships: 4 steps to drive talent

It has been three years since the first Apprenticeship Standards were published, and almost two-and-a-half since the idea of the Apprenticeship Levy was first announced in the Budget by George Osborne. In this time we have seen an explosion of new Standards coming to the market as employers in every sector respond to the key questions and opportunities created by this new landscape.

We came up with 4 key steps to make the most of the Degree Apprenticeships opportunities: Power, Partner, Plan and Perfect.

1.        Power - you’re in the driving seat

It is fascinating to see the new partnerships and diverse delivery models emerging from employers’ conversations with training providers. From ‘traditional’ day-release arrangements to more extensive blocks on-campus in which apprentices are immersed in the student experience to technology-led blended models, everything is on the table.