Spark - The Apprenticeship Marketplace - Business & Digital

UCLan

Welcome to UCLan SPARK – The Apprenticeship Marketplace – a matchmaking event run by the University of Central Lancashire.

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**** PLEASE NOTE THIS PAGE IS FOR INDUSTRY REGISTRATIONS ONLY ****UCLan SPARK – The Apprenticeship Marketplace – a matchmaking event run by the University of Central Lancashire for future apprentices to be interviewed by employers for a Degree Apprenticeship. This is a free event, and we would be delighted if you would consider joining us for the day - it presents a fantastic opportunity to meet the talent of the future as well as other senior industry professionals. The event includes: • Networking breakfast • Keynote speakers • Industry Q&amp;A panel • Networking lunch • Speed pitching • Awarding of opportunities The key benefits to you as a business are:•	Address skills gaps, aging workforce•	95% funded if Non Levy•	Recruit the best future talent•	Drive change and innovation from within•	Lancs Levy Transfer Network – LLTN•	£1000 incentive if you recruit a 16 -18 year oldThe key outcomes for you to offer all prospective apprentices on the day will be either: • A secure offer of a Degree Apprenticeship position to a chosen future apprentice on the day • An offer of a final interview at your HO with a DA vacancy attached • An offer of a work placement trial, leading to a potential Degree ApprenticeshipAs an industry professional, you will play an integral role in the event. For the two-hour speed pitching session, where you will get to meet 1:1 with future apprentices. At the event, you get to judge the future apprentices’ pitches and award your opportunity to the ones who impress you the most. Our first event was held prior to the pandemic, and we are excited to be holding this event again. It is so important that our future apprentices understand the pace of change within the sector they want to work in, and the best career opportunities open to them. Through accepting our invitation to Spark, you will help enormously in achieving this. After you have registered, you will need to provide a brief description of your company and your logo. This is so you are included in the A-Z booklet of industry professionals. Learners will receive this digitally in advance of Spark to help them prepare. The business bio needs to be 100 words max. The A-Z will also include the social media links you provide when registering. Please do not attend this event if you have covid symptoms or have tested positive for covid. We advise you to take a lateral flow test before attending. Face coverings are not mandatory, however attendees are welcome to wear one if they so choose.For further information or any questions, please contact Margaret Burke by email mmburke@uclan.ac.uk or call 01772 895664.Filming and photography permissions: There will be photography and filming throughout the event. During the online registration process, you will be asked to give your permission for filming and photography of you to be used by the University for marketing purposes including (but not limited to) University websites, on and offline publications, public relations messages and other advertising, such as social media, brochures, information leaflets, adverts , posters and other formats to promote the University and to promote University courses at its partner institutions.#UCLan #UCLanSPARK #Apprenticeships

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