City College Norwich’s newly-launched Degree Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management has had an enthusiastic response from employers, with 28 apprentices from 12 different organisations starting the 3-year programme.
The Degree Apprenticeship, which is validated by the UEA, sees students gain CMI Chartered Manager status and provides an attractive new way for employers to develop their workforce and support individuals to consolidate and extend their management skills.
The employers signing their staff up for the Degree Apprenticeship are wide-ranging, from large public sector organisations, to financial services companies, as well as small and medium sized enterprises.
Following the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April this year, large employers that pay the levy can finance the degree through their levy contribution while small employers only pay 10% (with the remainder being Government-subsidised).
The Degree Apprenticeship is designed for existing managers, as well as staff new to management and those who will be taking on additional management responsibilities. It provides staff with the opportunity to gain a comprehensive, in-depth and practical understanding of key areas of management.
Modules covered include Leading Enterprise in Organisations, Digital Marketing and Communication, Leading and Managing People, Developing Organisational Leadership, and Project Management.
In common with other apprenticeships, a key emphasis of the programme is on developing the Degree Apprentices’ skills within their workplace, supported by their employer and regular visits by an apprenticeship assessor from the college. The apprentices attend City College Norwich’s Higher Education Centre one day a week for lectures, seminars and workshops.
As a result of the strong initial demand for the course, City College Norwich is planning to start a second cohort of Leadership and Management Degree Apprentices early in 2018.
Employers interested in finding out more can do so by contacting City College Norwich’s apprenticeship team on 0800 328 3616 or [email protected].
Ed Rose, Head of Higher Education and Employer Responsive Delivery, City College Norwich, said:
“This is the first time that a Degree Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management has been available in Norfolk and we are delighted by the enthusiastic response of employers and their staff to this new qualification.
“The programme offers an excellent way for staff to consolidate their management experience, whilst working towards a full honours degree and Chartered Manager status. It is really encouraging that so many employers have embraced this new apprenticeship as a great way to develop their managers and future leaders.”