Clipper Logistics and Sheffield Hallam University join to offer degree apprenticeships

A total of 18 apprentices have started studying towards a degree in professional practice in management as part of an apprenticeship jointly run by Clipper Logistics and Sheffield Hallam University.

The apprentices will work within Clipper’s logistics network with key customers including some of the biggest names in retail such as Asda and John Lewis.

Students will study a range of specially designed modules in the business school at Sheffield Hallam University, over three and a half years.

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The apprenticeships are funded through a national apprenticeship employer levy.

Richard Cowlishaw, group HR director at Clipper said: "This partnership with Sheffield Hallam University demonstrates our commitment to recruiting, developing and nurturing the best talent in the business. People are at the heart of what we deliver for our customers, allowing us to work proactively and collaboratively with them to provide outstanding levels of service and I’m very pleased to welcome these apprentices to the Clipper team.”