Apprentice stories
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Morrisons
“I’m able to study towards a degree without the debt.”
Hafsa is currently studying on the University’s Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme with Morrisons. In 2020, Hafsa was shortlisted in the Judge's Choice Category at the BAME Apprenticeship Awards.
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AstraZeneca
'The main highlight is how much my confidence has grown.'
Lara is studying on our BSc Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam and AstraZeneca - the first degree apprenticeship of its kind in the UK.
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GXO
"In less than two years I have already been promoted to first line manager."
James Green is a supply chain leadership degree Apprentice with GXO.
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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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SYP
'I hope I become as great a police officer as the people I'm learning from.'
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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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 apprenticeship is helping me develop a greater understanding of business."
When Candy was Head of Learning & Talent Development at Bidfood, she decided to take on a Senior Leader 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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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.
