NES has joined UK Boardroom Apprentice, as host for upcoming programme
The UK Boardroom Apprentice is set to return as applications for next year’s programme opened on Monday 28 October 2024.
NES have announced they are joining the UK Boardroom Apprentice programme as a Host Board, providing aspiring applicants with a safe seat at the table.
David Garbutt, the NES Board Chair said:
“We are interested in attracting someone based in Scotland who will increase the diversity at our Boardroom table, from a younger person’s perspective. We wish to reflect the voice of young people across all our work, given we develop education and learning for everyone from school age to retirement. We feel this will bring very helpful additional dimensions and insights to our governance meetings”.
UK Boardroom Apprentice is a unique 12-month board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain the experience that they need to take that step.
Since its inception in 2017, the programme has seen 438 individuals across the UK embark on their Boardroom Apprentice journey.
Boardroom Apprentice founder Eileen Mullan said:
“Boardroom Apprentice was created to deliver diversity, create change, and realise aspirations. “Our vision is simple – to bridge the gap between aspiration and reality. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join a host board for a year to learn how they can bring fresh perspectives and diverse thinking to boardrooms across the UK.”
Open to those aged 18 or over from all backgrounds and all abilities, the programme seeks to enable a wider diversity of individuals to play their part within boardrooms, allowing those without board experience to enhance their knowledge and understanding through in-depth learning and support.
Find more information on Boardroom Apprentice as well as how to apply.
Contact: corpcomms@nes.scot.nhs.uk
November, 04 2024