University of Kent - Global and Lifelong Learning

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Just reaching the finalist stage of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards is a phenomenal achievement, so having four nominees and three highly commended is just amazing! Well done Aaminah Ahmed from Mondelēz International, Aditi Anand and Muaadh Tanveer from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Shuja Mehdi from GSK - to us you’re all winners!

Read more about these fantastic awards on our blog: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/news/803/university-of-kent-apprentices-shine-with-four-nominations-at-the-multicultural-apprenticeship-awards

Great reel from RateMyApprenticeship 👏. What would be your one reason to do an apprenticeship?

We’re struggling to come up with reasons NOT to do an apprenticeship! 😅 If you’re looking to 👇 🦶🏼Get your foot in the door of companies you love, with no experience 💸 Avoid student debt 💪 Start getting experience NOW rather than wait 💰 Get paid a salary to get a degree Then looking into apprenticeships sounds like the right path for you… 🔗 Click the link in our bio to find apprenticeships and read advice written just for you 🙌

A full day of celebration as we saw both our Online Chartered Manager and London based Chartered Manager apprentices from Kent Business School graduate at Rochester Cathedral! Well done to all the who got their degree today, we can't wait to see what you do next!

To find out more about our Level 6 Chartered Manager apprenticeships, head over to our website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/current-apprenticeships

Congratulations to our first Level 7 Research Scientist graduates, Jessie and Hodon! Jessie and Hodon have now completed all elements of their studies, including their MSc in Drug Discovery and Development.

Find out more about our Science apprenticeships: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/current-apprenticeships

Today saw our first cohort of Social Worker Degree apprentices graduate at Rochester Cathedral. Starting their programme in March 2020, these Kent based social workers have had a tough three years, but today they celebrated their success and are now newly qualified social workers. A huge well done to the staff in School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent and all the employers involved, including Kent County Council, Medway Council, WeAreWithYou and Kent Case Management.

Read more at: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/news/798/success-for-kents-first-cohort-of-social-worker-apprentices

One of our favourite times of the year is the Basic Science Summer School for the Level 5 Technician Scientist and Level 6 Laboratory Scientist apprentices. Our apprentices joined us at the University of Kent's campus this week to take part in learning and lab skills, as well as roundtable discussions on sustainability and green chemistry. And, of course, some all important socialising and networking!

Our apprenticeships offer a really flexible study method with apprentices joining two summer schools across the duration of the apprenticeship. To find out more, email our recruitment team: [email protected]

Exciting news! We’ve once again been shortlisted for the Top 50 Training Providers in the RateMyApprenticeship 2023/24 awards! Keep an eye on our page to find out where we place 🏆

Dr Blank Hilton is getting ready to talk all things apprenticeships at the upcoming Convenzis Group NHS Workforce Conference South on June 22nd!

The conference aims to discuss the following:

- Workforce planning
- Recruitment and retention
- Training and development

Follow the link below for more info: 👇
http://ow.ly/UWQR50NQhGx

We're excited to celebrate International Women's Day 2023 by showcasing some outstanding female apprentices who are breaking barriers and making a big impact in their organizations.

Read our blog where we share a few examples of the incredible talent and determination that apprenticeships can foster. Stories such as these remind of the need for inclusive and diverse workplaces and why it is important to .

Let's continue to support and uplift the next generation of female leaders and innovators: https://www.kent.ac.uk/global-lifelong-learning/apprenticeships/news/789/celebrating-international-womens-day-2023

Celebrating International Women's Day 2023 We take a look at some of our female apprentices who are leading the way in industry and .

Great case study piece from apprentice economist Charlie Thompson from the Government Economics Service. Read more about Charlie’s experiences and her advice for applicants.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for our Apprenticeship Awards 2023 which took place today at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus. It was amazing to have so many apprentices, employers and other guests join us and celebrate all the achievements at our first in-person awards ceremony!

Keep an eye out for stories from our amazing apprentices and employers over the rest of .