Welcome to the Apprenticeships Open Day
We are very pleased to be welcoming you onto campus – we hope that you find the day informative and engaging.
Please see below your exclusive guide, designed to ensure you get the most out of your visit.
On arrival
Please enter the Newton Building by the main entrance on Goldsmith Street, NG1 4BU.
Once inside, please make your way to the registration desk, located to the left of the coffee pod directly in front of you. This will be clearly signposted, with student ambassadors on hand to direct you.
Don’t forget to pick up your guide and free tote bag!
After registration, please make your way downstairs to Level 0, where the Apprenticeship Open Day will take place.
Employer Hub
Here, you will be able to ask questions and find out first-hand about the apprenticeship journey, from current employers and apprentices themselves. Looking for an apprenticeship? Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in interactive sessions and talk with employers about their apprenticeship opportunities.
A list of exhibiting employers by stand number and zone can be seen below:
| Stand Number | Organisation | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MHR | Professional Services |
| 2 | Experian | Professional Services |
| 3 | SDL Surveying | Professional Services |
| 4 | Greencore | Food |
| 5 | Moy Park | Food |
| 6 | University of Nottingham | Public Sector |
| 7 | Nottingham Trent University | Public Sector |
| 8 | MJC Law | Professional Services |
| 9 | KPMG | Professional Services |
| 10 | Hopkins Solicitors | Professional Services |
| 11 | ABP Beef | Food |
| 12 | Unilever | Food |
| 13 | Nottingham College | Public Sector |
| 14 | Ashfield District Council | Public Sector |
| 15 | RJA Consulting | Construction |
| 16 | PCE Ltd | Construction |
| 17 | Balfour Beatty | Construction |
| 18 | BWB Consulting | Construction |
| 19 | Eurovia UK | Construction |
| 20 | Danaher and Walsh | Construction |
| 21 | Summers Inman | Construction |
| 22 | GMI Construction | Construction |
| 23 | Bowmer and Kirkland | Construction |
| 24 | Morgan Sindall | Construction |
| 25 | BSP Consulting | Construction |
| 26 | Nottingham University Hospitals Trust | Healthcare |
| 27 | Notts Healthcare | Healthcare |
| 28 | DSL Group |
Presentation Hub
Located in Central Court, directly downstairs from the registration desk, the presentation hub is where you can find a series of talks aimed at providing you with more information on apprenticeships.
See the full schedule for the day below:
Talks for potential apprentices
Time | Subject |
1.15 pm | What are Higher and Degree Apprenticeships? |
1.45 pm | Apprenticeships at NTU. |
2.15 pm | Your apprenticeship experience at NTU. |
2.45 pm | Finding an apprenticeship and next steps. |
| 4.00 pm | Interactive panel discussion with current apprentices and employers, industry experts and training providers. |
Talks for apprenticeship employers
Time | Subject |
3.00 pm | Introduction to NTU apprenticeships: employer focus. |
3.20 pm | Can apprenticeships support my recruitment and retention strategy? |
3.35 pm | Training and funding: information for employers. |
3.50 pm | 6 hours off-the-job training: an employer's guide. |
| 4.00 pm | Interactive panel discussion with current apprentices and employers, industry experts and training providers. |
| 5.00 pm | Networking and refreshments |
Panel discussion
From 4.00 pm, there will be an interactive panel discussion, including current apprentices and employers, industry experts and training providers. The confirmed list of panellists can be seen below:
Current Apprentice - Jordan Piano, Nottingham Trent University
Current Apprentice – Bethany Pass, Ideagen
Training Provider – Maxine Blake, Nottingham College
Large Employer – Michelle Hallsworth, Bowmer & Kirkland
Facilitator – Andy King, NTU Apprenticeships team
NTU Apprenticeship Awards 2023 – Nomination reveal
From 4.30 pm, we will be revealing the nominees for this year’s NTU Apprenticeship Awards. Meet some of our most inspiring apprentices and employers and find out why they have been chosen to be part of our Apprenticeship Awards shortlist.
NTU Hub
There will also be the opportunity to liaise with academics, course leaders and members of the NTU Apprenticeships team in the NTU hub.
Find out more about how our apprenticeship courses and try our courses out for yourself with our Give it a Go sessions.
You can also learn more about life at NTU and the support available for apprentices by talking to members of our student support team.
Need assistance?
If you require any assistance during the day, simply make your way to the NTU desk, located in both the employer and NTU hubs, where a member of our team will be happy to help.
Get involved
We really hope you enjoy finding out more about NTU apprenticeships during our first ever Apprenticeship Open Day. Let us know how you are getting on by sharing regular updates and photos on social media, and tagging Nottingham Trent University and the official National Apprenticeship Week 2023 hashtag: #NAW2023
Follow us on social media to be the first to find out about other news, events and opportunities that may be of interest to you.
For students and apprentices:
- Instagram - @nottinghamtrentuni
- Facebook - Nottingham Trent University
For employers
- LinkedIn - @NTU Business and Employers
- Twitter - @ntuworkingwithu
We hope you enjoy the Apprenticeships Open Day.