Degree Apprenticeships

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Fourth year rise in students sitting A-level computing- Computer Weekly

According to Computer Weekly this year is the fourth year where there has been an increase in the number of students taking A- Level computing however grade attainments are dropping year-on-year. Computer Weekly reached out to TechSkills to discuss other routes into the tech industry, here is what our CEO Kelly Nicholls said: “Whilst a …

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Anushka- Finalist for Multicultural Apprenticeship awards

In July the Multicultural Apprenticeship awards revealed their shortlist for nominees, we are very pleased to say Tech Industry Gold degree apprentice Anushka Suman was one of the nominees. Anushka is a finalist for judges’ choice, she is a Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprentice studying at Blackpool and The Fylde college and working at Vodafone. …

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Congratulations to New College of the Humanities and City University of London

TechSkills are pleased to celebrate new accreditations this summer. Congratulations to both New College of the Humanities for achieving accreditation for their data scientist degree apprenticeship. and to City University of London on gaining the Cyber security technical specialist pathway accredited for their Digital and Technology solutions degree apprenticeship. Huge thanks to everyone involved and …

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A winner’s story- Caroline Garrad

We asked winners and highly commended of our National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to share their stories. Read Caroline’s story below and discover her passions about her journey, as well as tips for future degree apprentices. Current role: Automation Consultant Company: IBM Degree Apprenticeship: Digital & Technology Solutions (IT Consultancy) Awards Category: …

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MediaPlanet and the Guardian Apprenticeships and Technical education campaign

TechSkills are excited to be involved with MediaPlanet on the Apprenticeships and Technical Education campaign which launched on 30th June 2022. Our CEO Kelly Nicholls writes about the rise of digital apprenticeships, their benefits and about the alternative routes to employment such as degree apprenticeships as the UK economy faces a digital skills gap. For …

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NAW 2022 Highly Commended- Anthony Doolan

We asked winners and highly commended of our National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to share their stories. Read Anthony’s story below and discover his passions about his journey, as well as tips for future degree apprentices. Current role: Quality Assurance Company: Lloyds Banking Group Degree Apprenticeship: Digital & Technology Solutions (Cyber Security) Awards …

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NAW 2022 Highly Commended- Ranica Brown

We asked winners and highly commended of our National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to share their stories. Read Ranica’s story below and discover her passions about her journey, as well as tips for future degree apprentices. Current role: UX/UI Designer Company: Bloc Digital Degree Apprenticeship: Digital User Experience (UX) Professional Awards Category: …

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NAW Success 2022- Tegan Tahmai Coleman

We asked winners and highly commended of our National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to share their stories. Read Tegan’s below and discover her passions about her journey, as well as tips for future degree apprentices. Current role: Digital HR Apprentice Company: Bentley Motors Limited Degree Apprenticeship: Digital and Technical Solutions: IT Consultancy …

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The TechSkills Catalyst Degree Apprenticeship Conference –

 Our TechSkills Catalyst Degree Apprenticeships conference was in-person on Wednesday 22 June 2022 from 9am hosted by Staffordshire University. The TechSkills Catalyst Degree Apprenticeships conference was an opportunity to connect with the Tech Industry Gold community of employers, universities, private learning providers and other important partners. Chaired by Jenny Taylor MBE from IBMUK Ltd, the …

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Emma Nolan - winner of the National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards 2022

A winner’s story – Emma Nolan

  We asked winners of our National Tech Industry Gold Digital Degree Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to share their stories. Read Emma’s below and discover her passions about her journey, as well as tips for future degree apprentices.   Current role: UX Designer Company: Thales  Degree Apprenticeship: Software Engineering Pathway Awards Category: Special Achievement   What …

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