Degree apprentice stories
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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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Bidfood
"This MBA is helping me develop a greater understanding of business"
As Head of Learning & Talent Development at Bidfood, Candy decided to take on an Executive MBA apprenticeship to develop her career further.
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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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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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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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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.
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Hogen Systems
"The MBA helps me develop as a person and benefit the business as a result"
Charlotte Allen is balancing her role as Marketing Manager with an Executive MBA to help her develop her skills, her company and her career.
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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 starting his apprenticeship with a 3 month study block on campus.
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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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NHS
"It's very useful being able to put theory into practice in real life situations"
Alison's Healthcare Science apprenticeship has been the ideal way to gain a qualification while continuing her clinical work.
