UPS delivers work-based leadership degree programme
Press release issued: 19 May 2010
UPS's UK workforce given chance to earn nationally-recognised qualifications through two work-based degrees
Ashcroft International Business School (AIBS) at Anglia Ruskin University has partnered with UPS, the world's largest package delivery company, to launch an undergraduate and postgraduate work-based leadership degree programme for approximately 150 of UPS's employees in the UK."Providing people with the opportunity to expand their own skillset through external qualifications is a core element of UPS's global philosophy. The launch of this programme is further testament to our commitment to this philosophy, and we are proud of our track record of supporting training and skills development at every level of the organisation. This programme will help our management staff fulfil their personal and professional ambitions whilst equipping them with real-world leadership skills that will benefit our business."
Rachael Hall and Vanessa Knowles are project leaders at Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Ruskin University.
"We have worked closely with UPS towards the launch of these innovative degree programmes. We are excited about being able to help UPS employees develop their knowledge and skills. This is just one of the recent examples of Higher Skills @ Work bringing tangible benefits to employees and business alike."
"We are really pleased to be working with UPS as a strategic partner. This project demonstrates the innovation that has gone into the design of both the degree and masters pathways. We launch with a strong commitment from UPS in terms of the number of people who will be taking the programme, a clear signal of UPS senior management's commitment. The development of this new partnership is another example of our passion for practice-based management education. I am sure these programmes will be successful and rewarding for both the individuals and for UPS as an organisation."
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