Liverpool Hope University welcomed employers, partners and thought leaders last week to officially celebrate the launch of its four new apprenticeship programmes being offered from September 2025.
This exciting initiative aims to support employers in physiotherapy, education, youth work, and social work sectors by offering tailored apprenticeship opportunities to help them to shape, build, and invest in their future workforce.
The event brought together a diverse range of guests, who shared their insights and passion for growing apprenticeship opportunities. Attendees were introduced to the University's vision for apprenticeships and how these programmes can create lasting, meaningful impacts on both individuals and the wider city region.
The event featured a series of inspiring speeches from key figures in the community, including, Deputy Lord Mayor, Barbara Murray who highlighted the importance of expanding opportunities for young people. She emphasised how offering apprenticeships, such as those being offered at Liverpool Hope University in the areas of Youth and Social Work, can have a transformative effect on individuals and the region as a whole.
Visitors were also able to hear from David Meyerowitz, Business and Enterprise Chair at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, who shared his wealth of experience and encouraged attendees to recognise the vital role employees play in an organisation’s success, urging employers to invest in their workforce to drive long-term growth.
Phil Jones, Vice Principal at Wirral Met College, discussed the significance of collaboration between employers and education providers in delivering effective apprenticeship programmes. His insights on partnership and communication set the tone for the continued development of these opportunities.
Strategic Associate at SDN and Managing Director of Evoko, Emily Hughes, provided valuable national perspectives on apprenticeships and underscored their importance in shaping the future workforce.
Finally, Sue Cronin, Director of Apprenticeships at Liverpool Hope University, shared Liverpool Hope University’s commitment to delivering apprenticeship programmes that add value to both employers, apprentices and the wider region, contributing to the growth of the local economy and community.
Looking ahead, Liverpool Hope University is excited to welcome its first cohort of apprentices in September 2025 and is eager to continue building strong partnerships with employers. The University invites interested parties to get involved and explore how they can become employer partners in this exciting new initiative.
For more information on becoming an employer partner, please contact Kimberley Dean, Business Development Manager, or a member of the Apprenticeships team at apprenticeships@hope.ac.uk or call 0151 291 2281.