Success stories

Risedale Estates partnered with The Open University to deliver nursing degree apprenticeships, tackling skills shortages and building a loyal local workforce.

RDT partnered with The Open University to deliver digital degree apprenticeships, building in-house talent, closing skills gaps and boosting retention.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust worked with The Open University to deliver flexible nursing apprenticeships, boosting local recruitment and tackling shortages.

IBM delivers digital degree apprenticeships with The Open University, strengthening internal talent, boosting AI and cyber skills, and achieving 90%+ completion rates.

Glastonbury teamed with The Open University to fund free online courses, microcredentials and degrees, boosting local skills and job prospects.

See how the OU’s OpenLearn Create helped DAFNE transition to online training, empowering global healthcare teams to improve the lives of people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Learn how Cornwall Council used Open University apprenticeships to train and retain 100+ social workers, solving rural recruitment gaps with flexible "earn and learn" routes.

See how Buckinghamshire Council and the OU use digital apprenticeships to bridge skills gaps, offering flexible degree-level training that boosts staff career progression.

Discover how AFTA Studios scaled their startup with the OU’s Open Business Creators. Learn how flexible degrees and mentoring empower female entrepreneurs to succeed.

See how Olamalu uses OU digital apprenticeships to build a pipeline of software engineers, solving tech talent gaps with flexible "earn and learn" degree qualifications.