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
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- 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.
