Apprentice stories
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AstraZeneca
"The main highlight is how much my confidence has grown."
Lara is studying a BSc (Honours) Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam and AstraZeneca - the first degree apprenticeship of its kind in the UK.
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Clipper Logistics
"In less than two years I have already been promoted to first line manager."
James Green is a supply chain leadership degree Apprentice with Clipper Logistics. He is currently studying on our BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Supply Chain degree apprenticeship programme, run in partnership with Clipper Logistics.
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Rotherham Council
"My apprenticeship has helped me pinpoint exactly what sector of surveying I want to go into."
Tom Hirst is an Apprentice Estates Manager for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. He is currently studying BSc (Honours) Professional Practice in Real Estate (degree apprenticeship).
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Henry Boot
"I have developed strong knowledge of the construction industry."
Ben Pearson is a Trainee Quantity Surveyor for Henry Boot’s construction division in Sheffield. Ben has just completed his BSc Hons Quantity Surveying degree apprenticeship.
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SYP
"If you're thinking about joining South Yorkshire Police my advice would be to just go for it."
Ashleigh is a trainee police office with South Yorkshire Police - studying a police constable degree apprenticeship.
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Chartered Manager
"I didn't feel like I could study without a wage."
Arron and Lucy are the parents juggling full-time work with studying part-time Chartered Manager degree apprenticeships.
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SYP
"Every day is different and you never know what you will be working on."
Lee is a trainee police officer, studying a police constable degree apprenticeship, he enjoys the hands-on process of the apprenticeship.
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Nestlé
"It’s never too late to switch career-paths and start something new that you love."
Eoghan is working with Nestlé while studying for a BSc Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship.
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The Serious Sweet Co
"My degree apprenticeship helped me grow my confidence."
Hannah is a Development Technologist at The Serious Sweet Co, she is studying on our BSc (Honours) Professional Practice in Food Technology degree apprenticeship.
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SYP
"You need passion, willingness to learn and confidence in yourself and your abilities."
Sophie is a trainee police office with South Yorkshire Police - studying a police constable degree apprenticeship.
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Wipro Ltd
"I feel I am making a direct contribution to the team and organisation."
Abdurrahman is an IT Consultant at Wipro Ltd, he is studying BSc (Honours) Digital and Technology Solutions (IT Consultant) degree apprenticeship.
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NHS
"I felt part of the team as soon as I joined."
Maisie is a Cardiac Physiologist at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals Trust, after completing the BSc (Honours) Healthcare Science degree apprenticeship.
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Samworth Brothers
"A degree apprenticeship gave me the perfect solution to gain hands on experience."
Alex is a Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice at Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, a food storage and distribution hub based in Leicester.
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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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NHS
"I never thought I would get this type of opportunity."
Matt is Data Services Manager at Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. He decided to take his career to the next level on with a Masters Degree Apprenticeship in September 2019.
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Bidfood
"This MBA is helping me develop a greater understanding of business."
When Candy was Head of Learning & Talent Development at Bidfood, she decided to take on an Executive MBA apprenticeship to develop her career further. Now she runs her own learning and development consultancy.
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Morrisons
"My apprenticeship has allowed me to develop my leadership skills."
During his apprenticeship Maitham Rashid has won Retail Apprentice of the Year and gained promotion to Senior Manager at Morrisons.
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Auburn Ainsley Ltd
"Hands-on experience is crucial, as with any other job in the construction industry."
Ollie is working towards Chartered status as a quantity surveyor while training on-the-job in Sheffield.
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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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NHS
"I decided it was time to challenge myself so I could climb up the career pathway."
After working for the NHS for 10 years, Sam decided to apply for an internal degree apprenticeship vacancy to develop her career further.
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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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William Birch & Sons
"Finding my own employer took lots of time and perseverance."
Robyn proactively approached over 40 employers to see if they would consider hiring her as a Quantity Surveyor degree apprentice.
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ASDA
"I'm already enjoying being able to apply learning 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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Gaia Innovation
"My first insight into apprenticeships came at the Sheffield Hallam jobs fair."
After speaking to employers at one of our job fairs, Sophie gave her CV to Gaia Innovation, had interviews and now works as their Apprentice Events Manager.
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Sheffield Hallam
"I feel so lucky getting to start a career and do a degree. Why wouldn’t you?"
Alice is in the unusual position of both studying and working as a degree apprentice at Sheffield Hallam University.
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Nestlé
"Getting a funded degree and work experience is a great start to a career."
Erin wanted to work full-time after sixth form, but also wanted a degree. She now works at Nestlé while studying BA Professional Practice in Management.
