School leaver opportunities an Employer Perspective Charlotte Fisher

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

School leaver opportunities: an Employer Perspective ü What we offer ü Application process ü What we look for ü Progression routes & opportunities ü Top tips when speaking to learners ü Questions 2

Our Commitment ü 3 Year Scheme ü What do we provide our apprentices with? ü Full Employment from day 1 ü A global leader’s name on their CV ü Roles based all over the UK ü Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship qualification in either Information Communication Technology or Business & Administration ü Now school leaver opportunities in Marketing & HR ü A successful career in IBM ü An opportunity to be ambassadors for the scheme and IBM 3 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

Early professional development activities Real role at IBM Early Professional Manager coaching Levels 4 apprenticeship & degree apprenticeship Early Professional Core Education Development opportunities & experiential learning Professional certifications IBM Education 4 4 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

An Award winning scheme…. IBM Apprentice Programme Winner! Target National Recruitment Awards - Best Apprenticeship Scheme 2013 Sadie Hawkins (r) – Winner, National Apprenticeship Services Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2013 Regional Winners – IBM, National Apprenticeship Services, Best Apprentice Scheme, Macro employer, London region 2014 Hayley James (below) – Winner, National Apprenticeship Services Higher Apprentice of the Year 2014 Josh White (below) – Winner, NAS Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2015 Jade Snelson (r) – Runner Up, Apprentice of the Year – Target National Recruitment Awards 2014 5 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

…won even more!! NAS Awards Oct 2015 6 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020 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)

…and won even more!! Targetjobs National Recruitment Awards – April 2016 Best UK Apprenticeship Programme Key differentiators: • • 7 © 2015 IBM Corporation High qualification and sustained success rate Real job roles and Career progression High retention Financial investment New programmes – Degree Apprenticeship Ambassadors and strong CSR programme Government recognition External awards 03 October 2020

Benefits “Fully-integrated degree testing both academic learning and on-the-job practical training” ü Gain a Digital & Technology Solutions BSc or Business Management BSc & a level 6 apprenticeship ü Earn a salary while studying for a degree with no costs to pay ü Get the skills employers are looking for ü Core modules plus options to specialise allowing for technical or business focused career path ü Also open to existing apprentices to apply after completion level 4 8

Exeter University IBM degree apprentice cohort of 2 started 2016 • Both joined from IBM Futures gap year scheme 9 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020 § 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 8 - 12 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

Queen Mary University London IBM degree apprentice cohort of 4 started 2015 • 2 new hires • 1 Futures gap year • 1 apprentice • 3 achieved 1 st class marks from year 1 10 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020 § 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. 320 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,

Futures scheme Our 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. . 11 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

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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 14 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

What are we looking for? Our core competencies: § § § § 15 Creative problem solving Adaptability Teamwork Communication Drive to achieve Client focus Passion for the business Leadership and ability to take ownership © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

Progression routes § Future gap year > University placement > Graduate § Future gap year > Apprenticeship § Future gap year> Degree Apprenticeship § Apprenticeship > Degree Apprenticeship 16 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

Top tips when speaking to learners ü Apprentice levy- options are changing all the time ü IBM Future applications close 31 st January 2017, apprentice applications- register your interest ü Don’t underestimate your experiences ü Use blogs & social media information ü Be passionate 17 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

Any questions? ? 18 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

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 19 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020

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 IBM degree apprentice cohort of 2 started 2016 • Apprentice to degree apprentice • 1 GTS; 1 Systems- Hardware 20 © 2015 IBM Corporation 03 October 2020 Rotations Dates- based on September 2017 start Initial placement at IBM September 2017 – August 2018 1 st rotation at another company September 2018 – April 2019 2 nd rotation at another company May 2019 - December 2019 Final placement at IBM January 2020 – August 2020