7th March 2012: Apprenticeship and Progression to Higher Education
Event description
Apprenticeship and Progression to Higher Education
Building on from previous Linking London events the aim of this event is to explore higher education progression opportunities for Advanced Apprentices. The event will include an update on apprenticeships from Negat Lodhi, Business Development Manager of the National Apprenticeship Service, including the latest developments around Higher Apprenticeship frameworks.
Adrian Anderson, Chief Executive of the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) will be providing an overview of UVAC’s work with Middlesex University and Construction Skills in developing and implementing a higher apprenticeship framework in Construction Operations Management.
Delegates will also hear from Sharon Smith, co-author of the Apprentice Progression Tracking Research project Report, completed by the University of Greenwich and funded by the Kent and Medway Lifelong Learning Network, about the findings of this research.
Linking London will also be providing an update of its work in this area and exploring with delegates how to move this agenda forward.
Who Should Attend?
The event will be of interest to staff in HE / FE who are interested in learning more about progression to higher education from apprenticeships. It will also interest staff wanting to update themselves on national developments in apprenticeships, including the development of higher apprenticeship frameworks.
Cost
Events are free to members of Linking London. For information on how to join the network, or if you are unsure if your institution is in the network, please email info@linkinglondon.ac.uk
For non members there is a fee of £80 to cover event costs.
Please note that if you book onto an event and do not inform us that you cannot attend, you may still be charged.
Booking
To book a place or if you have any queries please email info@linkinglondon.ac.uk or call 020 7380 3226
Please note that this event is open to all interested staff from partner institutions of Linking London. As there are limited places, it is advisable to book early.
