IBM
Nicola Hodson, Chief Executive
Investing in the next generation of talent is incredibly important to our business and something I am very passionate about. Our degree apprentices at IBM are a valuable part of our talent strategy for the future, and support our sustained success and our relevancy in the market. Our current cohort is 52% female, and 40% are from minority ethnic backgrounds, and as a business we are really benefitting from the diversity of thought and generational experiences they bring. Degree apprenticeships also provide a vital progression route for our Level 3/4 apprenticeship cohort. Our degree apprentices benefit from a high-quality education at the same time as building a fantastic real-world skillset, and I really believe that degree apprenticeships are a highly viable alternative to the traditional routes into HE.