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From work experience to HS2: Taran’s apprenticeship journey with Arcadis

Taran’s path to his quantity surveying degree apprenticeship began six years ago when he secured work experience at Arcadis: the same company that now employs him. Name: Taran Barard Company:…

Quadrupling the Savills apprentice headcount: 226 and counting

“My manager always says I don’t blow my trumpet enough, but I feel lucky to be doing something that I truly love, and I just want to make a difference…

Proving why parents don’t need to choose between working, studying and having children

“The fact that I've been able to have a baby in the middle of doing all of this is remarkable!" Name: Jennifer Willis Company: VOA For Jennifer Willis, apprenticeships run in…

Growing hundreds of new Government employees at the VOA

Angie Leggett sat down with UCEM to discuss her role supporting 450 apprentices at the Valuation Office Agency - 250 of which are enrolled with UCEM. Name: Angie Leggett Job…

100 million-dollar fighter jets and American food: an MOD apprenticeship

Christopher's journey to becoming a Project Manager Apprentice with the Ministry of Defence showcases the breadth of opportunities available in the built environment. Name: Christopher Allen Job role: Project Manager…

“An opportunity on a plate”: studying for a Master’s degree apprenticeship

Rachel Harwood, Project Manager for South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, is continuing her love of learning and education with UCEM for her second degree. Name: Rachel Harwood Job role:…

Two award nominations – with a neurodiversity diagnosis in-between

Toby Vowels, Assistant Building Surveyor at Rider Levett Bucknall, hasn't looked back since shifting to a career in building surveying and overcoming a serious back injury. Name: Toby Vowels Job…

What are degree apprenticeships? 5 FAQs, answered

Degree apprenticeships are emerging as a popular alternative to the traditional university route. Here's everything you need to know about what they are and how they work. Apprenticeships have come…

8 reasons you should launch an apprenticeship scheme with UCEM

Here are several reasons why you should consider launching your apprenticeship scheme with UCEM as your education provider. Degree apprenticeships are an increasingly popular model of learning in the England.…

Apprenticeships: the secret ingredient for diversity in the built environment?

Apprenticeships can offer a raft of benefits for businesses, including a chance to improve the diversity of their hiring pool. The benefits of having a diverse workforce are well documented.…

How apprenticeships can help you with succession planning

Here's how apprenticeships can help HR teams implement their succession plans and prepare for the departure of key employees. No one works at one job forever. While some people may…

10 common apprenticeship scheme myths, debunked

We’ve teamed up with national property consultancy Vail Williams LLP to explore some of the common myths and misconceptions about the apprenticeship route. By Tanya Horscroft, Learning & Development Manager…