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with Chamber Patron Aston University, who have recently been leading the way for degree apprenticeships nationally. Apprenticeships at all


levels offer young people vocational routes into work which deliver the skills employers need as the workforce develops. The chambers are keen to dispel confusion about apprenticeship reforms and encourage businesses to consider taking on apprentices.” Professor Helen Higson, deputy vice chancellor at


Apprenticeships, Skills & Training


Professor Helen Higson, deputy vice chancellor at Aston University


Aston University, said: “As the UK’s first university to offer degree apprenticeships, we have the most experience with helping businesses to take advantage of the levy. Aston was founded to produce graduates with skills businesses are asking for, and that guiding purpose is just as strong today. “We also want the leaders of SMEs to be just as


enthused by the opportunities degree apprenticeships create. We will be running workshops on how non-levy paying businesses can access government funding. I would urge SMEs to attend and find out how apprenticeships can help their business.”This briefing information will be published on the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce website, along with information on other hot topics.


Sponsorship opportunities remain available for a number of hot topics. Interested organisations should contact Henrietta Brealey on H.Brealey@birmingham- chamber.com


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