Apprenticeship

“Have fun, get an accountant!” How apprentice Ben became a music label owner within a year

Benjamin Magee

Benjamin Magee, February 9, 2024 — Apprenticeship

Director, New Champion Management

When his apprenticeship started in 2019, Benjamin Magee could never known he would be running the company that welcomed him in within a year Ben told us how exceptional circumstances, and exceptional people, gave him a music management apprenticeship like no other I’m the director of New Champion Management, which was formerly Champion Sound Recordings,…
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Shannon Harrison

Shannon Harrison, February 11, 2022 — Apprenticeship

Apprentice Marketing Assistant at Lancaster & Morecambe College

Why I decided to do an apprenticeship I knew I wanted to pursue a career in Marketing after spending two years studying for Business Level 3 Extended Diploma. After discovering I could spend up to two years earning a wage while learning at the same time,  I knew doing an apprenticeship was an opportunity I…
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An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to meet people – Ethan Monks

Ethan Monks

Ethan Monks, — Apprenticeship

UK&I Apprentice Lead and People Manager at DXC

Working and studying  I’ve always wanted to work towards a degree but now that I’m the Apprentice Leader and People Manager and UK&I, I want a degree that not only matches my current role, but one that would help me progress in my career. I am studying online and on campus; I started sessions virtually…
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An apprenticeship helped me pursue my passion for aircraft technology

Amelia

Amelia, February 7, 2022 — Apprenticeship

Second Year Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice at BAE Systems Air

How it started My name is Amelia and I’m a second-year Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice at BAE Systems. My passion for aircrafts began when I attended my first ever air show with my dad. He had worked on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and when I saw it at the air show, I knew I wanted…
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Apprenticeships and Changing Careers

Ashley Holding

Ashley Holding, — Apprenticeship

AND Digital employee

A picture of Ashley Holding posing next to a couple steel pan speakers, whilst holding her headphones, listening to music
How it started I decided to leave my seven year career in finance behind and follow my passion for helping people and fixing computers in 2021. During the first lockdown, I was put on furlough which gave me a lot of time to assess what I wanted out of life and what brought me joy.…
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Doing an apprenticeship was the right decision for me – National Apprenticeship Week

Ammaarah

Ammaarah, — Apprenticeship

Fourth Year Chartered Management Apprentice at BAE Systems

A picture of Ammaarah smiling for the camera
My name is Ammaarah and I’m a Fourth Year Chartered Management Apprentice at BAE Systems, working in the Shared Services business sector. Throughout my apprenticeship, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a variety of placements including in finance, HR, IT, early careers, education services and data analytics. I’m currently involved in Diversity & Inclusion…
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