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Data Engineer · BT
I chose an apprenticeship as I wanted to involve myself within the Technology industry at the earliest stages of my life to gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies…
Software Engineer · Vodafone
I wanted to guarantee that I could keep learning while gaining the experience that came with employment, this meant that a degree apprenticeship was the perfect match for me!
Apprentice Client Advisor · Marsh McLennan
I decided to do an apprenticeship because I wanted to continue my learning in a professional environment, whilst also doing something different to the majority of my friends.
Business Analytics Specialist · Microsoft
My day-to-day job mainly includes pulling data to analyse past trends / predict future trends, and creating dashboards to represent data in an easy-to-consume manner for a range of…
Business Analytics Specialist · Microsoft
I currently work in the search advertising industry as a business analyst. I am aligned to the travel sector so my client range from airlines, hotels and cruises. Day to day, I…
Assistant Technician · ARUP
When it came to deciding between going to university to do a degree for a minimum of 3 years, and leave university with a debt of around £30,000 and likely more on your shoulders,…
Cross Functional Degree Apprentice · Cisco
An apprenticeship is a great idea if you’re unsure which area you might want to pursue a career in the future. It’ll really give you a great insight into what different roles…
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