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Our ambassadors are real apprentices doing the job right now — not a brochure. They'll tell you what the first week was actually like.
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Real people, real apprenticeships — hear how they got their first break.
Keon Javadian
Chartered Management Degree Apprentice · Parker Meggitt
I initially went to university, but I quickly realised that the traditional academic route wasn’t the right fit for me. I wanted a more hands-on, practical approach to…
DegreeManagerial
Khateeba
Salesforce Developer · Jisc
Graduate SchemeComputing, technology and digital
Laima
Solicitor Apprentice · Jisc
I decided to do an apprenticeship because of how independent it enables you to be. Alongside being independent and taking ownership of your study and work, you develop a lot of…
Higher Level 7Law and legal
Laura C
Central Technical Support Officer · Müller
After finishing my apprenticeship, I have gone on to be a Central Technical Support Officer. The role involves a lot of problem solving, creating standards and technical…
Higher Level 5Manufacturing
Laura
Apprentice Project Manager · Vodafone
As soon as I looked at apprenticeships, I couldn’t believe I didn’t go for this earlier!
Higher Level 6Business and financeManagerial
Lauren
Business Degree Apprentice · BMW Group
I had always wanted to get a degree but had enjoyed working from a relatively young age. I was worried that University wouldn't offer me enough structure and opportunity to get the…
Higher Level 6Managerial
Leah Clifton
Solicitor Apprenticeship Level 7 · Dentons
I was never interested in the university experience. I knew I wanted to be a lawyer, and an apprenticeship felt like the quickest way to get to that destination. While I’m studying…
Higher Level 7Law and legal
Lewis
Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice · BT
By completing an apprenticeship, you’ll become a key part of your company and gain loads of experience that you couldn’t at uni alone.
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Lewis H
Dairy Technologist · Müller
I started the apprenticeship in each of the departments which include technical, production, process, laboratory and I am currently in health and safety. My day-to-day tasks…
Higher Level 4Manufacturing
Lily
Cloud Solutions Architect · Microsoft
I think people also believe that apprentices don't do the 'proper' job and just make coffees all day, but we're actually doing the full-time job. I've never even made a coffee in…
Higher Level 6Computing, technology and digital
Lizzie
Financial Crime Apprentice · BMW Group
An apprenticeship appealed to me because I understood the classical University approach and path wasn't quite right for me and I wasn't quite set on what I wanted to do. I found…
Higher Level 6Business and financeLaw and legal
Lucas
Data Analyst Apprentice · Vodafone
I wanted to pursue an apprenticeship as university just wasn't for me.
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Lucy
Food Science Degree Apprentice · Avara Foods
I wanted to get a degree to be able to work in a role, but also didn’t want to return to full-time education after four years away from it – an apprenticeship seemed like the…
DegreeScience and research
Lucy Smith
Operations Apprentice · AWE: Nuclear Security Technologies
I’m an operations apprentice at AWE. My apprenticeship involves rotating through different areas of the business to gain a broad range of skills and experiences, while also…
Advanced Level 3Engineering and maintenanceManufacturing
Luke
IT Graduate · Jisc
Graduate SchemeComputing, technology and digital
Luke Y
Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect · Microsoft
My role at Microsoft focuses on supporting and empowering our Customers to be successful and get more out of Microsoft Azure. I work closely with the vast portfolio of Azure Data &…
Advanced Level 3Computing, technology and digital
Lysette
Business Performance Management Support Manager · DHL
I wanted to jump straight into my professional career and get started on the career ladder - I knew an apprenticeship was for me!
DegreeManagerial
Maddie
Apprentice Policy Reviewer · Marsh McLennan
I decided to do an apprenticeship because I was eager to start working and make a living. A lot of my friends went to university, but I felt that this was not for me. I wanted…
Advanced Level 3Business and finance
Madun
Chef · RAF
I have always wanted to serve in the military, and I have always had a passion for cooking. When I decided to join up, I found out the RAF offers an apprenticeship.
Intermediate Level 2Logistics and Supply ChainHospitality and food
Mahirul
People Tech Degree Apprentice · Wise
I thought doing an apprenticeship would be a better alternative to university as it is a fully funded degree
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Malaika
Security Risk Analyst · AQA
Higher Level 4Computing, technology and digital
Mariya
Digital User Experience · BT
Like many people, I chose to do an apprenticeship because I would be able to get a degree and earn a salary at the same time. I would be working towards my studying and vice versa.…
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Mary
Cloud Solutions Architect Apprentice · Microsoft
In my role as a Cloud Solution Architect I help companies to realise the benefits of the public cloud, Azure specifically.
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Matilda Tucker
Engineering Apprentice · Parker Meggitt
I’ve always been a hands-on learner, so I discovered that I learn best by doing or watching someone else. This learning style makes an apprenticeship the perfect fit for me.…
Higher Level 4Engineering and maintenance
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