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06/11/2023

Seven Launches UGrad+: Recruitment’s First Ever Undergraduate Programme

Seven Resourcing is proud to announce it has launched the UK’s only undergraduate programme in recruitment after achieving rare ‘certified training centre’ status.

UGrad+ is a crucial part of Seven’s ambitious growth strategy and will provide wonderful career opportunities for young people across the industry.


What is UGrad+?


UGrad+ is an undergraduate course designed to give young people the perfect opportunity to learn at degree level while earning postgraduate pay.

With world-class training, awesome perks and unmatched earning potential, this is recruitment’s most exciting opportunity for school, college and sixth-form leavers.


Why ‘UGrad+’?


The programme is called UGrad+ because it’s an undergraduate programme that offers more value than traditional further education.

The ‘+’ symbolizes the nurture and development aspect of the course, with students benefitting from additional support, including life skills, mental health training and advanced social development.

University isn’t for everyone, and recruitment is a career that schools and colleges rarely recommend.

We found this strange because the earning potential, learning opportunities and work-life balance in recruitment outperform almost every other industry, including the ones for which you need a degree.

UGrad+ will change this mentality forever. Now, young people can earn a fantastic living and achieve a university-level education, all while working in the industry’s most supportive, inclusive, and exciting working environment.

The recruitment sector is often criticised for having high staff turnover, poor career progression, and, consequently, poor customer service.

With UGrad+, Seven is reversing that stigma. Now, we can nurture and develop genuine recruitment experts with experience in every area of the industry, creating an unparalleled 360° experience for Seven Resourcing’s customers.


How does UGrad+ work?


UGrad+ is a five-year course designed to nurture young people from day one to the moment they become leaders and beyond.

‘UGrads’ who would prefer a career in sales support (marketing, HR, finance, IT etc.), can explore these options after twelve months – receiving comprehensive training to ensure they become an expert in their chosen field.

  • Year 1: ATHE Level 2 Award
  • Year 2: REC Level 2 Award – Recruitment Resourcing
  • Year 3: REC Level 3 Certificate – Recruitment Practice
  • Year 4: REC Level 4 Diploma – Recruitment Management
  • Year 5: REC Level 5 Diploma/Degree – Recruitment Leadership

What are the benefits of UGrad+?


For undergraduates, UGrad+ offers the ultimate opportunity to gain a university-level education and a fantastic salary while working for a multi-award-winning, global brand.

For those who don’t fancy going to university and can’t imagine life as a tradesman, recruitment is the perfect answer to achieving your career goals.

For Seven’s candidates and clients, whether you’re looking for talented staff or your dream role, UGrad+ means that everyone you encounter at Seven will be a true expert in their field, always providing you with first-class support.

For Seven Resourcing, UGrad+ will allow us to achieve our ambitious growth objectives without dropping standards.

With a constant flow of talented, highly-trained recruitment experts, we can offer a level of customer experience that’s currently unseen in recruitment. UGrad+ also allows young people in our local community to embark on a career they can be proud of, without bouncing from job to job.

After winning 23 major awards since 2020, including ‘Best Workplace Environment’, ‘Best Recruitment Company To Work For’ and ‘Most Effective Pay and Benefits Strategy’ at the Investing in Talent Awards, the UGrad+ programme adds another crucial layer in Seven’s already unmatched staff development strategy.

If you would like to learn more about UGrad+, check out www.ugradplus.com

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