Apprentice stories
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NHS
"Every day brings something new."
Beth Lakin is an apprentice Sonographer at Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust, currently studying a degree apprenticeship in BSc (Hons) Medical Ultrasound.
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Creative
"I'm not just learning—I'm making a difference."
Iqra Javid is studying our Digital User Experience (UX) apprenticeship and working at National Highways in the service operations team.
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Packaging
“Winning Deliveroo’s packaging competition has shown that hard work leads to successful outcomes.”
Josephine and Will are both studying our BSc (Hons) Packaging Professional apprenticeship and won a competition with Deliveroo to create sustainable food packaging.
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NHS
"I learn on the job, I earn the same money and everybody is so supportive."
Dawn Ewen is studying BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Sheffield Hallam University and is currently working at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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Leadership
“The apprenticeship has opened doors for me and enhanced my career prospects.”
Louis Crutchley studied BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Management at Sheffield Hallam University and is currently working as technical sales executive at WDA Machine Knives.
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Packaging
"I've had opportunities to lead work-based projects that I am passionate about."
Lois Gault is studying our unique Packaging Professional apprenticeship and working at Hothouse Beauty as a packaging technologist.
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Engineering
“Degree apprenticeships offer the advantageous combination of working and studying.”
Esme is an apprentice working in research and development at Luxfer MEL Technology, she recently completed our BEng Materials Technology degree apprenticeship.
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NHS
“My career ambition is to become a Reporting Radiographer.”
Leon is a first-year Diagnostic Radiography apprentice at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, he is currently studying a Diagnostic Radiography degree apprenticeship.
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Urban Planning
“It took me until I was 27 to realise what I wanted to do ‘when I grew up’ and with hard work, I eventually began my studies.”
Eloise is an Urban Planning degree apprentice at Lincolnshire County Council. After beginning her career in 2010, she returned to education to achieve her professional ambitions.
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Policing
“I’d say to anyone thinking about joining to do it.”
Harry Middleton is a Police Constable Degree Apprentice for South Yorkshire Police.
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Urban Planning
“Apprenticeships are a good way to gain fully-funded qualifications which have a direct impact.”
Maryam is the first Chartered Town Planner to graduate from Sheffield Hallam’s MSc Urban Planning higher degree apprenticeship programme.
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Leadership
“It can be hard work, but hard work is worthwhile.”
Richard is a first-year apprentice studying our Senior Leader degree apprenticeship and the Managing Director of Maxons Sweets.
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Architecture
“Being able to financially support myself whilst studying is crucial to continue with higher education.”
Milena is an architectural assistant at Whittam Cox Architects. She is currently studying on our MArch Architecture degree apprenticeship.
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Packaging
“A degree apprenticeship is an excellent way to jump-start your career.”
Chris has developed his professional skills as a result of our Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship.
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Food
“Apprenticeships can be a great opportunity for everyone, there’s always something new to learn.”
Sarah is a Product Developer at Morrisons, She has recently completed our Food Industry Technical Professional degree apprenticeship.
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Construction
“I’m gaining a degree, with no associated costs, whilst also gaining valuable industry experience.”
Evie Marsden is a Quantity Surveyor higher and degree apprentice, she talks about her experience on the programme whilst being employed at Kier.
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Urban Planning
“I would highly recommend an apprenticeship to anyone considering one.”
Owen is a Development Management Assistant at City of York Council. He is currently studying on our MSc Urban Planning degree apprenticeship.
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Health
“I’m in a role I would have never been able to pursue without the apprenticeship.”
Joanne completed her Physiotherapy degree apprenticeship and shares how it has helped her to progress.
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Police
"I swapped the airforce for the police force."
Tom Massey, joined South Yorkshire Police as a Police Constable Degree Apprentice, after working as an Air and Space Specialist with the Royal Air Force.
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Tech Solutions
“I wasn't sure a degree was for me, then the Sheffield Hallam apprenticeship came up in my searches and was ideal.”
Daisy is an Apprentice Software Developer and has been able to take advantage of the opportunity to get real-life experience working in the software industry at DeeperThanBlue in Sheffield.
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Data Analytics
“The apprenticeship has helped me understand data structures and new analytical techniques.”
Alexander is currently a Technical Project Manager. He is currently studying on our MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) degree apprenticeship programme.
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Health
“It's hard work but hard work pays off, our team really makes a difference to patients' lives.”
Jill is a Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the NHS.
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Construction
“An apprenticeship works for me as I gain valuable knowledge and a salary.”
Lewis is an Assistant Site Manager for BAM Construction UK. He is currently studying our BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Construction Site Management degree apprenticeship.
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Architecture
“The apprenticeship has taught me the importance of being part of a team.”
Anna is an Architectural Assistant at Peak Architects and currently studies our MArch Architecture higher degree apprenticeship.
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Packaging
“I’ve never studied at university level before so when the opportunity was introduced to me, I took it.”
Sam is a second-year Packaging Professional degree apprentice at Far’n’Beyond, a creative design, print, and digital agency.
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Premier Foods
“My knowledge of the packaging sector is constantly growing.”
Danielle is a packaging technology apprentice at Premier Foods, currently studying on the BSc Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship programme.
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SYP
“Putting my uniform on and going out there, doing the job, it gives me a massive rush.”
Former combat medic, Rey is a Police Constable Degree Apprentice with South Yorkshire Police.
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TransUnion
'The course has given me more knowledge in technical work and management.'
Thajanee is a Database Engineer at TransUnion, she is a degree apprentice studying MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Software Engineering).
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GXO
'The GXO degree apprenticeship offers endless opportunities.'
Hear from our apprentices studying on our tailored BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Supply Chain apprenticeship programme as they share their experience of earning and learning with GXO and Sheffield Hallam.
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Unilever
“I have learnt a lot of skills that are supporting me through my career.”
Cherri Chan is a Packaging Professional degree apprentice for Unilever and was named 2021 Food and Drink Apprentice of the year.
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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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Health
“In my opinion, It’s the best way to learn!”
Rebecca is a physiotherapy apprentice a City Healthcare Partnership and currently studying our Physiotherapy degree apprenticeship.
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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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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
"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.
