Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: book your tickets for UVAC’s 2024 National Conference

We are delighted to welcome delegates to UVAC’s National Conference, on Wednesday 6 November, both at the ICC, Birmingham and online when the theme is Back to the future in higher technical and professional education and skills.

You can explore the full programme HERE

Degree apprenticeship expectation’s of Labour’s Growth & Skills Levy

Throughout the conference we expect that the Labour government’s future plans for higher and degree apprenticeships will be a hot topic of discussion, which is why we invite you to take part in our latest sector survey.

The survey provides you with the unique opportunity to share your opinions on the key apprenticeship talking points surrounding Labour’s Growth & Skills Levy and recently announced plans to restrict level 7 training funding.

Take the survey HERE

UVAC Networks Survey November 2024 now live

Help us improve our knowledge networks and events in the future by giving your feedback HERE

25 years of UVAC

Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee will be closing the conference sessions at 5pm, after which delegates are invited to join the UVAC team for a drinks reception until 6pm, to celebrate UVAC’s 25 years as the most authoritative voice on all strategic and operational aspects of higher and degree apprenticeships and higher level technical and professional education and skills

“Great conference, lovely atmosphere, helpful team of organisers and a nice flow to the day.”

 

For anyone engaged in higher and degree apprenticeships, higher technical education, professional skills, and work-based learning UVAC’s national conference is a key event that you won’t want to miss.

Registrations for 2024’s conference are now closed, however, if you are planning ahead to 2025 here’s what’s you can expect when you join us at conference:

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

✔️ Connecting with like-minded sector professionals. Throughout the day there will be plenty of time to network with other delegates, speakers and our exhibitors. Online delegates can interact and ask questions in each session, via our online platform.

✔️ In Person and Online conference expo. Our event sponsors and exhibitors have a wealth of knowledge and resources to share with you and play a vital part in bringing the event to delegates.

✔️ Access to event recording post-conference ALL content is available to ALL delegates post conference, meaning that you have every opportunity to access the huge choice of informative and engaging talks, presentations, and workshops on offer after the conference.

The support of our exhibitors and sponsors is extremely valuable to making UVAC’s conference an event that showcases the very latest policy and practice in delivering higher and degree apprenticeships in England.

APTEM

Aptem Apprentice, the leading end-to-end apprenticeship delivery system for the HE sector, is used by 51% of universities with an established apprenticeship provision and nearly 100,000 learners daily. Underpinned by unrivalled sector expertise, Aptem uses the latest technology to help you enrol high volumes of students, meet Ofsted/ESFA requirements, and confidently evidence progression and completion.

CMI

CMI is the only Chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards of Management and Leadership excellence. CMI gives managers and leaders, and their organisations, the skills they need to improve their performance and create an impact through professional qualifications and apprenticeships.

The Skills Federation

Powering ACE360, the sector’s most popular EPA management platform, The Skills Federation champions policy discussions with Government to improve skills and apprenticeships across the sector. Their expert team, including new CEO Dr Fiona Aldridge, and Head of Policy Alison Morris, combines practical insights with a strategic drive to shape the future of apprenticeships. Visit their stand to learn how ACE360 supports universities in apprenticeship delivery and attend their panel session, featuring Middlesex University and Buckinghamshire New University, on addressing the challenges in degree apprenticeships.