1. School leaver opportunities– an Employer Perspective Charlotte Fisher Morecroft IBM UK Degree Apprenticeships Lead

2. School leaver opportunities: an Employer Perspective
What we offer
Application process
What we look for
Progression routes & opportunities
Top tips when speaking to learners
Questions
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3. Our Commitment Now school leaver opportunities in Marketing & HR
3 Year Scheme
What do we provide our apprentices with?
Full Employment from day 1
A global leader’s name on their CV
Roles based all over the UK
Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship qualification in either Information Communication Technology or Business & Administration
Now school leaver opportunities in Marketing & HR
A successful career in IBM
An opportunity to be ambassadors for the scheme and IBM
GBS & Foundation provide an attractive proposition to apprentices

4. Early professional development activities
Early Professional Manager coaching
Early Professional Core Education
Development opportunities & experiential learning
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Professional certifications
Levels 4 apprenticeship & degree apprenticeship
Real role at IBM
Higher level qualifications are only part of the development piece
Other development activities contribute to the achievement of the Higher level qualification
Partnerships with a number of organisations
Elaborate each category

5. An Award winning scheme….
Sadie Hawkins (r) – Winner, National Apprenticeship Services Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2013
IBM Apprentice Programme - Winner! Target National Recruitment Awards - Best Apprenticeship Scheme 2013
Regional Winners – IBM, National Apprenticeship Services, Best Apprentice Scheme, Macro employer, London region 2014
Josh White (below) – Winner, NAS Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2015
Hayley James (below) – Winner, National Apprenticeship Services Higher Apprentice of the Year 2014
Jade Snelson (r) – Runner Up, Apprentice of the Year – Target National Recruitment Awards 2014

6. …won even more!! NAS Awards Oct 2015
Above: Josh White (Winner Advanced Apprentice, West Midlands region)
Top Left: Emma Pople (highly commended Advanced Apprentice SE region)
Top Right: IBM Scheme (highly commended London region)
Middle Left: Tom Cope (Winner Higher Apprentice, SE region)
Middle Right: Yasmin Stageman (Winner Advanced Apprentice, SE region)
Bottom Left: Sophie Knight (Winner Advanced Apprentice, North West region)
Bottom Right: Will Jacobs (Winner Advanced Apprentice SW, Thames Valley & Solent region)

7. Targetjobs National Recruitment Awards – April 2016
…and won even more!!
Targetjobs National Recruitment Awards – April 2016
Best UK Apprenticeship Programme
Key differentiators:
High qualification and sustained success rate
Real job roles and Career progression
High retention
Financial investment
New programmes – Degree Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Ambassadors and strong CSR programme
Government recognition
External awards

8. Benefits
“Fully-integrated degree testing both academic learning and on-the-job practical training”
Gain a Digital & Technology Solutions BSc or Business Management BSc & a level 6 apprenticeship
Earn a salary while studying for a degree with no costs to pay
Get the skills employers are looking for
Core modules plus options to specialise allowing for technical or business focused career path
Also open to existing apprentices to apply after completion level 4
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9. Exeter University Russell Group University
4 year Digital &Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship – is a BSc Honours Degree
Gain 90 credits per year compared to full time 120 credits
3 residential blocks/ year (total days) + 1 day per week during term time for university learning
1 day per week during term time for university learning includes set times for online tutorial + flexibility on when other study is scheduled
High proportion of work based assessment: 33% years 1 & 2 50% year 3; 60% year 4
Entry in line with Exeter University entry requirements AAB from 3 A Levels- equivalent qualifications & experience considered
Tuition fees paid 2/3 government 1/3 employer
Specialism as Cyber Security Analyst, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Engineer
IBM degree apprentice cohort of 2 started 2016
Both joined from IBM Futures gap year scheme

10. Queen Mary University London
Russell Group University
4 year Digital &Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - is a BSc Honours Degree
Gain 90 credits per year compared to full time 120 credits
Study with full time university students on ITMB modules 2 days per week on campus+ work based modules
Additional tailored/ flexible support for degree apprentices, e.g. to understand links between their study and employment
1 in 3 modules are work based – employers invited to offer case studies
60% of assessment exam based
Entry in line with QMUL entry requirements ABB, i.e UCAS points from 3 A Levels- equivalent qualifications considered
Tuition fees paid 2/3 government 1/3 employer
Specialism as IT Consultant, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Engineer,
IBM degree apprentice cohort of 4 started 2015
2 new hires
1 Futures gap year
1 apprentice
3 achieved 1st class marks from year 1

11. Our Futures scheme Futures scheme
12-months career headstart to broaden horizons
Challenging work placement, where you’ll support and learn from experienced professionals
At the end of the placement options to apply for Apprenticeship scheme, or go off to university and consider IBM’s Undergraduate and Graduate opportunities in a few years time.
Task Manager to help you with new tasks, manage your workload and give you the opportunity to get involved.
Early Professional Manager looking after your ongoing development and your future career plans. .

12. Applications

14. Entry requirements IBM Futures Scheme
5 GCSEs Grade C or above (incl Maths & English Language)
Must have completed 2 years in higher education (A- levels or equivalent)
Looking for 12 month placement
IBM Apprenticeship Scheme
2016 Tariff 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (incl Maths & English Language)
2016 Tariff Obtained or predicted 160 UCAS points from A- levels or equivalent
2017 Tariff Obtained or predicted 64 UCAS points from A- levels or equivalent
Flexible attitude to travelling around the country & staying away from home
You don’t need any work experience just a passion for business & technology

15. What are we looking for? Our core competencies:
Creative problem solving
Adaptability
Teamwork
Communication
Drive to achieve
Client focus
Passion for the business
Leadership and ability to take ownership

16. Progression routes
Future gap year > University > University placement > Graduate
Future gap year > Apprenticeship
Future gap year> Degree Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship > Degree Apprenticeship

17. Top tips when speaking to learners
Apprentice levy- options are changing all the time
IBM Future applications close 31st January 2017, apprentice applications- register your interest
Don’t underestimate your experiences
Use blogs & social media information
Be passionate

18. Any questions????

19. IBM BSc Degree in Software Development for apprentices in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University
Workbased learning in
The Integrated Project modules
Assignments in other modules
3 year degree programme
Recognition of prior learning allows apprentices to complete the degree within 3 years
BSc degree in Software Development for Business
3 Trimesters per year
2 x 11 week trimesters- 1 day a week on GCU campus
1 trimester (Summer) where learning is more work based

20. Pearson College, London- Business Management
3 year Business Management (Honours) degree, which is a level 6 Degree apprenticeship
Validated by University of Kent
Provides CMI Chartered Manager Status
Study at Pearson Business School & “rotations” at 2 different companies from: Tesco, Unilever, Direct Line, WPP Ogilvy, Pearson
Degree apprentices remain employed by IBM
50% of learning based on core modules & 50% of learning tailored to work experience
80% time in workplace & 20% at Pearson College/ self study on Fridays for 52 weeks/yr
Degree apprentices need to spend up to 1 day/ week of their own time on self study
Tuition fees paid 2/3 government; 1/3 employer
Rotations
Dates- based on September 2017 start
Initial placement at IBM
September 2017 – August 2018
1st rotation at another company
September 2018 – April 2019
2nd rotation at another company
May December 2019
Final placement at IBM
January 2020 – August 2020
IBM degree apprentice cohort of 2 started 2016
Apprentice to degree apprentice
1 GTS; 1 Systems- Hardware