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7th August 2025
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Apprenticeships, Growth and Skills Symposium

Unlocking new opportunities for UK business schools

Group Booking Discounts available

The Apprenticeships Symposium is the must-attend gathering for senior leaders responsible for apprenticeships and executive education strategy and delivery within English business schools.

The Symposium will provide insight into the current policy context, including how business schools are responding to the changes to level 7 apprenticeship funding, and how they can better position themselves to meet the needs of both students and employers in this evolving landscape. 

Hear insights from policy experts on what the newly announced changes to the Growth & Skills Levy entail. The programme will cover:

  • Discover how business schools are strategically planning for the policy changes and adapting their apprenticeships delivery

  • Explore opportunities and approaches to alternative provision in business schools' executive education portfolios

  • Discuss the latest challenges and trends in Level 6 delivery, and consider the scope for widening Level 6 and other higher-level provision to mitigate against cuts to Level 7 funding

Speakers

Dr Danny Buckley

Workplace Learning Director, Loughborough Business School

Dr Fiona Aldridge

Chief Executive, Skills Federation

Rachael Johnstone

Director, Centre for Degree Partnerships, University of Exeter

Jonathan Lawson

Director of Strategic Partnerships, Manchester Metropolitan University

Rob Brooks

Senior Workforce Transformation Manager, NHS North East London

Ann Francke OBE

Chief Executive, Chartered Management Institute

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