Coordinated by Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Catapult, we are the award-winning Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC). We develop apprenticeship programmes, designed to train and upskill individuals for the life sciences industry.
By doing an apprenticeship with ATAC, you become part of a group of apprentices and employers who will be provided with ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship journey. The industry is looking for scientists and non-scientists alike as there are a variety of roles to choose from. An apprenticeship with us is a chance to begin your career path into an industry which is hugely rewarding and will help to transform people’s lives.
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Change your cookie settingsExplore the benefits of an Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) apprenticeship through first-hand experiences shared by two of our current apprentices.
For one of my projects, I was doing DSP (digital signal processing) experiments. The information gathered from these experiments was very positive and we are now able to manufacture the product on a large scale to help treat an illness.
Start now with an apprenticeship in life sciences
If you’re passionate about science and want a hands-on, meaningful start to your career, an apprenticeship with the Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community (ATAC) could be the perfect alternative to college or university. Coordinated by the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult), ATAC is an award-winning initiative offering industry-focused apprenticeships across life sciences, including advanced therapies, complex medicines (RNA, vaccines and oligonucleotides), and wider medicines manufacturing. Established in 2018 to fill vital skills gaps in the UK’s growing life sciences sector, ATAC works with employers, universities and training providers to design high-quality training from Level 3 to Level 7 in areas like Laboratory Science, Production and Manufacturing, Digital and Automation, Quality and Improvement, and Management and Leadership. Apprentices combine real-world experience with formal learning, earning recognised qualifications while contributing to cutting-edge work that helps improve and save lives. With nearly 400 apprentices supported so far and national recognition for impact, an ATAC apprenticeship is a powerful route into a science-based career where you don’t study innovation, you help deliver it.
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Visit our websiteI decided to do a degree apprenticeship because I wanted to gain practical experience within the scientific research sector. At the same time, I wanted to progress with my studies without having to worry about being in debt. The best thing about this programme is that it seamlessly moulds the academic aspect of my degree with my time at the Catapult, thus allowing me to cover course content and continue with the responsibilities my role requires. The work environment at the Catapult is also very friendly and full of energy!
The Advanced Therapies Apprenticeship Community is the first apprenticeship programme designed specifically to train and upskill individuals in developing, manufacturing and delivering these innovative therapies at scale.
ATAC really is a community. Whether you’re new to the industry or advancing your career, we are here to help. Not only will you receive ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship, but ATAC will introduce you to the wider industry through networking events, provide you access to the ATSTN’s Online Training Platform, and provide complimentary learning activities such as site visits.