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Confidence Through Learning: An Apprentice’s Perspective
In this blog, we hear from Ben O’Leary, first-year Internal Controls and Automation Technician apprentice at Southern Water, who shares his journey of professional development through his apprenticeship. Ben reflects on his decision to pivot towards a more hands-on career, balancing practical workplace experience with the development of techn...
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From Classroom to Turbine; An Apprentice’s Story
In this blog, we hear from Olivia Jackson, Offshore Wind Turbine Technician apprentice at RWE, who shares her journey of professional development through her apprenticeship. Olivia reflects on her decision to pivot from the traditional university route into engineering, balancing hands-on learning with building strong technical foundations and how ...
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From the Ground Up: How an Apprenticeship Can Shape Your Career
In this blog, we hear from John Beerling, who has worked at Southern Water for the past three years and is currently completing an engineering apprenticeship through IPS. John reflects on his journey from starting as a Process Operator to pursuing an apprenticeship as a way to build on his operational experience, develop new technical skills, and c...
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From Training to Practice: Learning That Matters
In this blog, we hear from Sam Freeman, Control and Instrumentation Engineer apprentice at GrainLNG, who shares his journey of professional development through his apprenticeship. Sam reflects on his long-standing ambition to pursue a career in engineering and how the apprenticeship has allowed him to gain real-world experience, develop practical s...
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Celebrating Apprenticeship Success: Abby Found
In this blog, we hear from Abby Found, Heritage Operations Manager at Medway Council, who shares her journey of professional development through the Level 5 Operations Department Manager apprenticeship. Abby reflects on balancing leadership responsibilities, family life and study, the skills she gained along the way, and how the experience has shap...
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Rising Stars: Meet Jamie, HNC Learner at the Environment Agency
What advice would you give aspiring apprentices?"Well, if anyone ever got the opportunity, I would always say, you've got to go for it." Jamie Butcher, an HNC engineering apprentice with Environment Agency, talks to us about his motivation to pursue an apprenticeship in engineering as a mature student.I want to thank you for doin...
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Rising Stars: Meet James, Technician at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
James is working for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners - leaders in one of the largest FMCG sectors in Europe. James spoke to us about his apprenticeship journey at the Kent & Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. "I think apprenticeships are a great way to introduce someone to a working environment, you are supported and properly ...
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Rising Stars: Meet Juliana Engineering Apprentice
Where do you hope this apprenticeship will take you?Juliana Teichert, engineering apprentice with South East Trains and recipient of the 'Ben Sibbald Award' for achievement at #EngAwards23, talks to us for Women in Engineering Day, about being an apprentice. Watch her video now and be part of the movement towards a more inclusive future in ...