Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025 at University of Warwick

Apprenticeships at Warwick

On the left is the list of apprenticeships that have been accessed by Warwick staff between August 2024 and July 2024. Over 50% of these programmes were accessed by existing members of Warwick staff as part of their development and funded via the apprenticeship levy. This is not an exhaustive list, there are over 800 apprenticeships to choose from! Many staff are using the apprenticeship levy to fund their development as managers and leaders, as coaches and for bespoke development.

Operations Manager Programme

After a successful pilot programme in 2024, we are delighted to launch two more cohorts for this programme. It is a two year programme, aimed at grade 5/6 managers and covers a broad range of practical management knowledge and skills to give you the tools you need to develop further on your management journey.

Applications close on 27th March 2025 and we are hosting an online information session on Wednesday 5th March from 10.15 - 11.00 (no bookings required) where you can hear more about the programme and from one of our current learners.

Warwick Degree Apprenticeships

Our high-quality degree apprenticeships enable apprentices to develop workplace and occupational skills, earn a salary, and learn at one of the UK’s top universities, while providing measurable business benefits for employers.

The University of Warwick's Degree Apprenticeship's has been rated Good in a recent Ofsted Inspection. This reflects Warwick's dedication in providing high-quality education and their commitment to provide apprentices with industry related skills and knowledge.

Why not hear from one of our own; Santina Bunting "Don’t hesitate to take the leap. I chose the ‘untraditional’ path and now find myself thriving at the University of Warwick while working for a globally renowned engineering consultancy firm."

Find out more about our Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprenticeship here;

Check out our current vacancies.

Highlights

In summer 2024, The University of Warwick Graduate Scheme won team of the year at the WAPCE Awardees 2024. The Graduate Management Trainees have all completed the Level 4 Associate Project Management apprenticeship.

At the 2024 Social Inclusion Awards, Beth Russell and Siân Bolton (along with Aqsa Akhtar) were runners up for their work in developing and delivering training on 'Designing and Running Inclusive Events'.

WMG Impact

Hosted the first T-level students, one of whom secured an apprenticeship role at WMG. Our apprentices and T-level students made the Flame of Friendship Torch for the 2024 Paris Olympics, in collaboration with 63 Coventry schools.

Levy Transfer Scheme

Did you know that we also fund apprenticeships in local SME's? To date, we have pledged over £1 million and supported 70 apprenticeships in 53 different organisations, examples include technicians, early years, science and technology related apprenticeships.

Apprentice Feedback

In our most recent survey in December 2024 of Warwick staff undertaking apprenticeships

• 93% were satisfied with their apprenticeship's impact on professional development.
• 93% felt equipped with skills for future industry developments.
• Learners rated an average of 9.14/10 when asked if they would recommend an apprenticeship to colleagues.

“Speaking to others on the apprenticeship has been really helpful. It provides some reassurance that challenges I have faced are not just limited to me, and hearing how others address these have been insightful.”

“Learning the way I handle or proceed with things naturally overtime within the roles have a name or is a recognised theory/model. This shows that others have gone through the same challenges and there is helpful techniques out there for any scenario you might face.”