Degree apprentice stories
See what it's like to work and study as a degree apprentice
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NHS
"I'm training for a new career while continuing to work."
Meg's Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship with the NHS is helping her to retrain while continuing to earn and gaining a degree.
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ASDA
"I'm already enjoying being able to apply learnings directly to my work role."
Andrew works as a new product Development Chef at ASDA, while studying as a Food Technology Degree Apprentice at Hallam.
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JCB
"Every day you have a new challenge and you're able to develop yourself."
Daisy completed her apprenticeship while working four days a week at JCB. In 2017 she received the Bryan Hildrew Apprentice of the Year award.
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Gaia Innovation
"My first insight into apprenticeships came at the Sheffield Hallam jobs fair."
After speaking to Gaia Innovation at our jobs fair, Sophie is now an Apprentice Events Manager studying BSc Professional Practice in Management.
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Nestlé
"Getting a funded degree and work experience is a great start to a career."
Erin wanted to go into full-time work after sixth form, but didn't want to miss out on a degree. She now works at Nestlé while studying at Hallam.
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Mott MacDonald
"I knew a degree apprenticeship would impact my working life and career more."
Chloe wasn't sure an apprenticeship was possible for her, but she took the chance to find out more and is now a Chartered Surveyor Apprentice.
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Rolls-Royce
"I thought I would get bored at university if it was just lectures."
While working at Rolls-Royce and studying engineering at Hallam, Judith was named Apprentice of the Year.
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Regal Food Products
"It is a perfect way to work – I have more energy and new ideas."
Kristaps chose an apprenticeship in Food Technology, rather than a full-time UK degree or a distance learning degree from his home country, Latvia.
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Barnsley Council
"There is a large amount of variety day to day, which helps to keep things fresh."
Josh studies cyber security while working at Barnsley Council, after beginning his apprenticeship with a 3 month study block on campus.
