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ARU's National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Degree Apprenticeship Discovery Days - School Sign Up Form

Welcome

We’re pleased to invite you and your Year 11, 12 and 13 students to join us for one of our Degree Apprenticeship Discovery Days in the lead-up to National Apprenticeship Week 2026. These hands-on events offer a practical, inspiring look at modern career pathways while keeping hold of the values that have always guided young people toward meaningful futures.

Event Details:
  • ARU Cambridge: Monday 2nd February, 9:30am-3pm
  • ARU Peterborough: Wednesday 4th February, 9am-2:30pm
  • ARU Chelmsford: Friday 6th February, 9:30am-3pm

Each event is designed as an immersive, interactive experience, giving students the chance to explore what degree apprenticeships look like in practice and what they can mean for their next steps.

Agenda highlights include:
  • A welcoming introduction to What a Degree Apprenticeship is
  • A focused session on Policing Degree Apprenticeships, with live Q&A
  • Insightful talks from our Degree Apprenticeship Student Ambassadors, offering real-life perspectives
  • Employability skills workshops delivered in small groups
  • Guided campus tours

Please note the agenda is subject to change, but the heart of the day remains unchanged: helping students discover future-focused routes into skilled careers.

Important Information:
  • Spaces are limited, so please book your students' spots using our online booking form.
  • Students should bring their own lunches.
  • Limited parking is available. If you need minibus parking, please indicate this on the booking form.

Please direct questions to Emma at schoolsandcolleges@aru.ac.uk.
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*Please Note: limited parking is available at Peterborough and Cambridge, so we may not be able to secure parking for you. In this instance, we will recommend alternatives car parks instead.(Required.)