UVAC National Conference

UVAC National Conference

A key event for those engaged in higher & degree apprenticeships, higher technical education, professional skills, and work-based learning.

By University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)

Date and time

Wednesday, November 6 · 9:30am - 5pm GMT

Location

The International Convention Centre

8 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: Save the Date & book your tickets for UVAC 2024 Conference!

As UVAC celebrates a quarter of a century of championing higher level vocational learning we’d like to invite you to join us for the UVAC 2024 Conference, on Wednesday 6 November at the ICC, Birmingham and online. We will be looking at the theme of Back to Future in apprenticeships and technical education.

Since it was formed in 1999 UVAC has become the most authoritative voice on all strategic and operational aspects of higher and degree apprenticeships and higher level technical and professional education and skills. So, for anyone engaged in higher and degree apprenticeships, higher technical education, professional skills, and work-based learning, UVAC's conference is not to be missed!

Here are some of the elements of the day that make the conference so popular:

"My main reason for attending … was to get the opportunity to network with like-minded people about apprenticeships, to try and understand the impact that apprenticeships are making…"

One of the highlights of the conference is the chance to connect with like-minded professionals. Delegates have the chance to engage with industry leaders, speakers, and exhibitors who are at the forefront of shaping the future of apprenticeship education.

“I like the hybrid approach - it makes it cheaper and more accessible”

Again offered as a hybrid event UVAC 2024 will feature an online platform that ensures that delegates can access valuable content and networking opportunities from anywhere in the world.

“Really enjoyed it. Fantastic content.” “…so many great conference speakers.”

Outstanding sector experts presenting, giving updates on policy and insights to practice in the delivery of higher technical education and skills training including higher and degree apprenticeships.

We will be announcing information about the the conference programme in the coming months.

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University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)

The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) was formed in 1999 as a not-for-profit representative and support organisation by the HE sector and is run by the HE sector for the HE sector. We provide an independent voice for our members on matters relating to technical and professional higher level learning including higher and degree apprenticeship. Our mission is to champion higher level vocational learning and exists to support Higher Education Institutions play a full role in the delivery of skills, apprenticeship, technical education and professional education provision.

UVAC has a membership of approximately 90, including universities of all types, sizes and mission groups, higher education institutions, awarding and professional bodies, tech ed businesses and individuals.

We believe in:

  • The importance of meeting the higher vocational learning needs of individuals and employers
  • The validity of work-based routes into practical, work-applied higher education – with no artificial barriers
  • The value of experiential and reflective learning
  • The value of work-based and work-related higher education learning

Our activities:

  • We work with our members and others to influence the quality and value of higher vocational learning
  • We research, provide information and organise events to support our aims
  • We support the recognition of prior learning and the national application of credit and transfer between educational institutions
  • We work with educational institutions, employers, governments and national agencies to enhance graduate employability and progression

The UVAC agenda is of greater significance to the HE sector than any time in the last twenty years.

£225 – £295