Apprentice case studies
People often ask "Why do an apprenticeship?" So we decided to ask the people who are best placed to answer that question, Apprentices.
Gemma Ritchie
MBDA, Electronic Apprentice
"The apprenticeship programme works quite well, as I get to learn key skills as well as receive work-based learning and educational learning. Also, I get to go out and do lots of presentations. I get to do quite a bit of work with Business Dynamics at Lostock (near Bolton) and I get to work with and teach schoolkids about MBDA and what apprentices do."
John Vickery
Orange Holdings Ltd
"I have been involved in reviewing and updating the training plan within a team of experienced and skilled engineers. I hope to continue working with the Technical Development team and giving my ideas to help new apprentices enjoy their life-changing experience as much as I did."
Luis Segui
BT Essex and London North East (Romford)
"I would advise people considering an apprenticeship to embrace the opportunity as the skills and qualifications will set you up for life."
Matthew Vaal
MBDA
"There are plenty of opportunities to go as far as I want within MBDA and the engineering profession."
Andy Bennett
e2v
"The important thing people need to understand is that an apprenticeship is not an alternative to getting a higher education, you continue to educate yourself through an apprenticeship too."
Ben Dugdale
KIK ATVs, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancs
"I’ve always had an interest in motorbikes and quads, and fancied being involved with them for a job, but from a technical side."
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