Paula Sussex's speech to the NUS, Memberships Services Conference (Manchester 13 Aug):

A major Glasgow employer is helping to create the next generation of technology professionals as it launches its new Graduate Apprentice Scheme. The Student Loans Company (SLC), which employs 1,700 people in Glasgow, has six opportunities for graduate apprentices who will gain a degree in software development  and learn on the job as they work as part of the SLC team. Based in the organisation’s technology group, the apprentices will help to develop the systems and software SLC uses to effectively deliver student finance across the UK.  They will split their week between work and study, undertaking a degree programme at the University of Glasgow which has been designed with input from SLC. Lyndsey Gaja, SLC’s Organisational Design and Development Manager said:

Seven Glasgow students will spend their summer gaining work experience as part of the Student Loans Company (SLC) internship programme, to help them gain valuable skills to enable their entry into the workplace.

Adam Treslove has been appointed Head of Corporate Affairs for the Student Loans Company.  SLC is headquartered in Glasgow, with further offices in Darlington and Llandudno Junction.

The Student Loans Company (SLC) has scooped a prestigious Gold Award from the Contact Centre Association (CCA) for their long-term commitment to continuously improving customer experience.