At Spratley & Partners, we proudly support four L7 apprentices studying at institutions, including the University of Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, and UWE Bristol. This pathway offers an essential, affordable route to qualification, combining work and study to create well-rounded professionals. The withdrawal of L7 funding would make it unaffordable for many practices and students, limiting access to the profession and reducing diversity. Apprenticeships also cultivate collaboration between practices and universities, supporting valuable research on topics such as embodied carbon and the circular economy. We strongly urge policymakers to preserve this vital programme, which benefits individuals, practices, and the future of our industry. https://lnkd.in/ePEVtbYc #RIBA #Architecture #Apprenticeships #FutureTalent #DiversityInArchitecture
Proud to sign a letter to @rachelreevesMP today to send the message loud and clear: #KeepFundingL7Apprenticeships. My Level 7 Apprenticeship gave me opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise. Don’t deny those opportunities to others. https://lnkd.in/ePX9_FmR As a current Level 7 architectural apprentice I would be incredibly disappointed to see the funding for this scheme withdrawn. I take huge value from being able to learn alongside my work and feel this is vital in bridging the gap between theory and practice, particularly important in our push to decarbonise construction. I see no other opportunity for the leading research of universities to be fed so quickly and effectively into industry with the chance to work holistically to solve the real world problems that often impede the delivery of these kind of things. The Level 7 apprenticeship funding offers an imperative opportunity for those from less wealthy backgrounds to train for high-skill jobs, without having to take extended periods away from work.
