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We are one of the leading providers of higher- level and degree apprenticeships, with over 2,500 learners sponsored by 390 employers throughout England. We provide a strategic opportunity to enhance your workforce by upskilling existing employees or helping you recruit new talent. At the University of Cumbria, we deliver innovative apprenticeship programmes, developed in collaboration with esteemed organisations such as the NHS, Police, Sellafield Ltd, Rolls-Royce, the BBC, and many others.

We specialise in key sectors ranging from Paramedic Practice, Policing, Project Management, Digital User Experience, Creative Digital, Healthcare to Forestry, ensuring your employees gain the expertise and qualifications needed to drive success and future-proof your organisation.

  • Apprenticeship and Employer Development Team

    The Apprenticeship and Employer Skills Team at the University of Cumbria is here to support both apprentices and their employers.    
      
    The Business Development Manager and Officers within this team key act as a key point of contact for clients and students throughout the student journey at the University, from enquiry through to graduation, working closely with colleagues in other University teams.    

    Business Development Manager   

    Sylvia Grainger  

    Business Development Officers
      
    Brigid Griffin: Project Management; Project Controls and Senior Leadership  

    Dean Marshall: Allied Health and Education 

    Alice Myers: Professional Forester; Chartered Manager; Youth Work; UX Professional and Creative Digital Apprenticeships 

    Contact

    You can contact any member of the above via email or telephone. 

    email appandempskills@cumbria.ac.uk   

    telephone: 01228 888726 

  • Support for your Apprentice

    We provide responsive apprentice support that promotes apprentice success. Our approach to apprentice support is designed to support achievement and progression, champion inclusivity and accessibility, prepare them for opportunities beyond study, and promote independence and resilience, enabling apprentices to achieve your potential. Apprentices at the University of Cumbria, will be taught by academics and expert practitioners who facilitate learning through structured inquiry and will will be provided with access to high quality academic resources through physical and digital libraries and will be supported to develop skills that enable them to become a critical, reflective, discerning and independent learner and researcher.

    Alongside the dedicated support of a named Business Development Officer, your organisation will also benefit from the expertise of an Apprenticeship and Employer Skills Assistant, based within the Apprenticeship and Employer Skills Team. This individual works in close partnership with your Business Development Officer to ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to supporting both employers and apprentices.

    They manage the day-to-day administration of the apprenticeship programme and serve as the primary point of contact for your apprentices on all administrative matters. Their responsibilities include handling documentation, coordinating essential communications, monitoring apprentice progress, and liaising with our internal compliance team to ensure all funding and regulatory requirements are met.

    In addition, they bring valuable experience and knowledge to the role, having developed a strong understanding of apprenticeship processes. They also collaborate closely with academic colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach to programme delivery.

    Our Admin Team can be contacted on:  apprenticeships@cumbria.ac.uk 

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