Leeds University Teaches Digital Skills

The University of Leeds launches National Apprenticeship Week offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills.

11:13 03 March 2023

The University of Leeds offers opportunities to learn new skills through this year's National Apprenticeship Week. The event, which started on 6 February, focuses on the benefits that apprenticeships could offer to individuals, businesses, and the wider economy. 

A report released by Ofstead described the university's degree programmes as critical in today's world. 

“Apprentices acquire significant new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their apprenticeship and learn the specialist skills required for their roles,” said the report.

“They are well prepared for higher-level careers in healthcare, nursing, clinical practice, leadership and digital technologies.”

The report added: “Apprentices enjoy their programmes and are proud to be part of the university community.

“They appreciate the professional learning environment, including the library, which is well resourced to support research and further study.”

Professor Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, said:“Signing up for a degree apprenticeship at Leeds is a practical way to continue working while gaining a higher education qualification that could transform your career prospects,” he said.

“We have a close relationships with many diverse employers, and we work together to design workplace-based education and training that helps meet business priorities.

“Our partnership with PwC is a fantastic example of this. Working with businesses and helping upskill their workforces is a key part of our work in the region and beyond.”