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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.
Rukhsar
TV and Sport Finance Professional · BT
Rukhsar's journey exemplifies determination, drive, and a passion for making a difference. She was met with several barriers when completing her A Levels and GCSEs. Firstly, she…
Higher Level 7Business and finance
Safwaan
Senior Sponsor · TFL
The reason why I chose to do an apprenticeship was because I wasn't too keen on the idea of going to university without actually having any interests in a particular field of…
Higher Level 4
Sam
Solicitor Apprentice · DAC Beachcroft
The decision to pursue a Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship is rooted in a strategic choice to enhance my legal career through a dynamic and immersive learning experience. Opting for…
Higher Level 7Law and legal
Sami J
DevSecOps Consultant · IBM
I chose to pursue an apprenticeship because I have a strong passion for diving right into practical experiences. Having previously gained valuable work experience at HSBC, I…
Higher Level 6Computing, technology and digital
Samuel
Operations Shift Manager · DHL
My training providers have given me world-class tutoring and academic support, the best I’ve had to date in my academic career.
DegreeManagerial
Sarah
Advertising, Research and Development Apprentice · Channel 4
When I started to envision what my career would be I knew I needed some industry experience but still wanted to be able to learn on the job.
Higher Level 4
Saskia
Paralegal Apprentice · Capsticks Solicitors LLP
I wanted to learn from experienced legal professionals who would be able to give me insight that university can’t provide in a practical sense!
Higher Level 4Law and legal
Selina
Account Technology Strategist · Microsoft
My team works with Local Authorities across London and the West Midlands, and I currently spend a lot of my time looking at all up technology strategy for the regions and manage…
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Shahzeb
Digital Technology Solutions Professional · BT
My journey started while completing my GCSEs I started to realise that the traditional academic environments were not suitable for my way of learning due to the fact that I really…
Higher Level 6Computing, technology and digital
Shakira
Apprentice Solicitor · Eversheds Sutherland
Do loads of research – if there’s an apprenticeship in your desired subject or career role, do it!
DegreeLaw and legal
Sharlene
Technical Development Officer · Müller
No two days are alike - and that means plenty of learning and work stays interesting. My role involves supporting product quality trials and projects. These arise as a result of…
DegreeManufacturing
Shenel
Solutions Engineer · Salesforce
My advice to someone thinking about doing an apprenticeship would be to try and align your values with the companies you apply to, this helps you better connect with the culture…
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Shivam Damle
Engineering Apprentice · Parker Meggitt
I wanted a career path that combined academic knowledge with hands-on experience, as I’ve always believed that learning and applying knowledge go hand in hand. Apprenticeships…
Higher Level 4Engineering and maintenance
Shriyansh
Software Engineer · BT
It wasn’t until a conversation with my Economics teacher that I heard of an apprenticeship. Curious by what she described, I went home that day and obsessed over the different…
Higher Level 6Computing, technology and digital
Sian
Finance Graduate · Costa Coffee
GraduateBusiness and finance
Sonia
Chartered Management Degree Apprentice · BaxterStorey
I decided to do an apprenticeship because I didn’t want to go down the traditional route of attending university as I wanted to gain a degree while also having valuable experience.…
Higher Level 6Managerial
Sophie
Project Manager Degree Apprentice · Siemens Rolling Stock
Degree
Tanseeha
Customer Engineer · Microsoft
My role involves designing solutions for customers across different industries, such as Government or Education. Through this, the aim is to manage customer expectations and…
Advanced Level 3Computing, technology and digital
Tasha
Marketing, Communications and PR Apprentice · BMW Group
I knew I wanted to work and earn money, and I didn't think I was ready to leave home and go to uni. I wanted to start my career early so an apprenticeship seemed like the best…
Higher Level 6Creative and media
Timothy
Developer · Atkins Global
W3Schools seeks your consent to use your personal data, such as unique identifiers and browsing data, in the following cases: Store and/or access information on a device…
GraduateManufacturing
TJ
Technical Engineering/IT Consultant · Vodafone
An apprenticeship is a great opportunity to learn in the workplace and get first-hand experience that can’t be gained only in the classroom.
DegreeComputing, technology and digital
Toby
Logistics Driver · RAF
I decided to do an apprenticeship in the RAF as it allowed me to gain all my licenses free of charge and all whilst getting lots of hands-on experience whilst getting paid. Another…
Intermediate Level 2Logistics and Supply Chain
Tom
Cyber Communications Specialist · RAF
My profession at the Royal Air Force is Cyber Communications Specialist. The trade provides vital Cyber/CIS support to the whole Force. I am currently in my first posting at RAF…
Advanced Level 3Computing, technology and digital
Umar
Management Consultant · KPMG UK
For me, I mainly went for an apprenticeship for religious reasons - interest from a student loan is forbidden in Islam. But not just that, I realised that after Uni I would apply…
Higher Level 7Managerial
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