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Reach new heights with our Rising Star apprenticeship

Here’s why you should nurture early talent in your team with a degree apprenticeship

Your workforce is changing. More than half of UK employers say retaining staff has become more challenging since the pandemic. 1 At the same time, your organisation needs to plug the skills gap to navigate an increasingly complex business environment.

Fortunately, the answer to both these problems is the same. Almost 70% of workers in England say they are interested in upskilling, according to new research by the Department of Education.2 Offering learning opportunities can make your business a more attractive place to work. While you can make sure your people learn the skills you need to succeed.

Read on to find out how our Rising Star: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship can help your individual employees, your teams and your organisation as whole.

1 Glassdoor, ‘State of Employer Branding report 2022’, https://www.glassdoor.com/assets/pdf/Glassdoor%20Exclusive%20Employer%20Branding%20Report%20-%202022.pdf
2 UK Government, ‘Join the Skills Revolution survey 2022’

Human Resources

Human Resources

What is a Rising Star apprenticeship?

78%
Share of employers that say apprenticeships improved their people’s productivity.3
70%
Share of employers that say apprenticeships improved their ability to attract good staff.4
£310k
Value Chartered Managers add on average to their organisation.5

Develop tomorrow’s managers

You can widen your talent pool and build a strong management pipeline with our Rising Star: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. It gives employees the chance to develop essential leadership skills that your business needs. So your organisation can not just survive but thrive in the future.

Why choose Henley Business School?

190+
Number of employers we work with, including FTSE 100 businesses6
150+
Number of faculty members, including academics and practitioners7
1600+
Number of apprentices we’re currently training8
THIRD
largest higher education apprenticeship provider in England9

Globally recognised business education

As one of the oldest business schools in the UK, we know how to develop talent. And we have the accreditations to prove it. We are part of an elite group of business schools worldwide that hold triple accreditations for the quality and capability of our faculty and output. Many of our courses are designed in partnership with employers to equip your people with the skills they need to get ahead.

How much does it cost?

£0
TO PAY
This course can be fully funded by your organisation’s apprenticeship levy.10

A small price to pay

The three-year course costs £22,000. But this can be funded by the apprenticeship levy your organisation already pays. You’ll also need to pay for apprentices’ travel to the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. However, you’ll recoup any costs in the added value your people bring to the business.

References

5 CMI (2022)
6 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
7 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
8 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
10 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
Line Manager

Line Manager

What is a Rising Star apprenticeship?

92%
Share of employers who believe apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.3
78%
Share of apprentices who say they have taken on more responsibility.4
85%
Share of apprentices who felt they were better at doing their job.5

Power up your people

Develop early talent’s personal effectiveness, leadership skills and understanding of your business. Through the Rising Star: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, they’ll learn how to communicate effectively, make strategic decisions and manage their time.

Why choose Henley Business School?

190+
Number of employers we work with, including FTSE 100 businesses6
150+
Number of faculty members, including academics and practitioners7
1600+
Number of apprentices we’re currently training8
77
Years of experience training business managers9

Globally recognised business education

The three-year course costs £22,000. But this can be funded by the apprenticeship levy your organisation already pays. You’ll also need to pay for apprentices’ travel to the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. However, you’ll recoup any costs in the added value your people bring to the business.

How much does it cost?

£0
TO PAY
This course can be fully funded by your organisation’s apprenticeship levy.

A small price to pay

The three-year course costs £22,000. But this can be funded by the apprenticeship levy your organisation already pays. You’ll also need to pay for apprentices’ travel to the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. However, you’ll recoup any costs in the added value your people bring to the business.

References

3 Social Mobility Works ‘Apprenticeships, a game-changer for social mobility’, https://socialmobilityworks.org/blog/apprenticeships-a-game-changer-for-social-mobility/
6 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
7 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
8 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
9 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
10 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
Employee

Employee

What is a Rising Star apprenticeship?

65%
Share of apprenticeship completers who received a pay rise.3
76%
Share of apprentices who say they are more satisfied in their job.4
£100k
Amount you’ll earn more on average over your lifetime with a degree.5

Boost your managerial skills

Put yourself on the fast track to career advancement with the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. You can earn an undergraduate degree, without having to give up work. This includes learning skills you can put into practice right away, including a strong grounding in how businesses work, effective communication, strategic decision-making and how to manage your time.

Why choose Henley Business School?

1600+
Number of apprentices we’re currently training6
90.5%
Overall satisfaction on our Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship7
87,000+
Number of members worldwide in our alumni network8

Earn while you learn

As one of the oldest business schools in the UK, we know how to develop talent. And we have the accreditations to prove it. We are part of an elite group of business schools worldwide that hold triple accreditations for the quality and capability of our faculty and output. We also make sure your study time is designed to fit around your full-time job, and you’ll have plenty of support to help you succeed.

How much does it cost?

£45,000
Average student loan debt in England – which you can avoid with an apprenticeship.9
£0
TO PAY
This course can be fully funded by your employer.10

No tuition fees, no student loans

The three-year course costs £22,000. But you won’t have to pay a thing. Apprenticeships are funded by your employer and the UK Government. And because you continue to earn while you learn, you won’t need student finance. However, you’ll still get all the perks that come with uni life, including access to the University of Reading’s library, SportsPark and Students’ Union.

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References

5 UK Government, ‘Graduates enjoy £100k earnings bonus over lifetime’ (2020), https://www.gov.uk/government/news/graduates-enjoy-100k-earnings-bonus-over-lifetime
6 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
7 NSS - ‘National Student Survey 2022’, overall satisfaction rate for Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) Applied Management , https://www.henley.ac.uk/news/2022/10-point-climb-for-henleys-degree-apprenticeship-programme-in-national-student-survey-nss
8 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/
10 Henley Business School, https://www.henley.ac.uk/