"I joined Plessey Semiconductors after completing my AS levels on a four year Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering. Since completing my Apprenticeship, my company has supported me to go on and study for a Foundation Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Plymouth University. I am currently employed as a Shift Equipment Technician and hope to gain full engineer status in September 2015."
Adam, 21 - Shift Equipment Technician, Plessey Semiconductors |
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"On completion of a Level Three Diploma in Business I made the decision to pursue a career in Finance. I was grateful to gain employment as a Finance Assistant Apprentice at Plymouth City Council and begin studying towards gaining an AAT Qualification. I thoroughly enjoy the combination of studying and working and with the backing and support of my employer I aim to achieve my ambition of becoming a Chartered Accountant"
Beckie, 19 - Finance Assistant Apprentice, Plymouth City Council |
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"I joined Bailey Partnership as an Apprentice Trainee Architectural Technician after completing my GCSEs. The company supported me to gain additional qualifications which has enabled me to progress onto the BA Architecture degree at Plymouth University. My future ambition is to continue to study to become a Chartered Architect."
Chris, 22
Architectural Assistant
Bailey Partnership
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"Childcare is a career path in which experience is very important, by completing the Early Years Educator Level 3 as an apprentice I have had a real hands on experience. Personally, this was the best decision for my studies as the staff and my employer at Keystone Nursery are just as supportive and enthusiastic as my training provider. By learning on the job, as well as in monthly training sessions I believe I am gettng the most out of this qualification, which will support me in my future.
Gemma, 18
Nursery Assistant
Keystone Nursery
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| "I chose an apprenticeship after deciding that the academic route wasn't the best for me and I enrolled on a Business Administration Apprenticeship with Plymouth City Council's Economic Development Team. The vocational route has enabled me to demonstrate by skills and potential to my employer and this in turn unlocked new opportunities for me to progress. I am now a permanent employee within the team and am involved with and manage a number of different initiatives including the 1000 Club which means I am able to help more people understand and benefit from apprenticeships". |
 David, 26 - Business Administrator
Plymouth City Council |
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"The Apprenticeship is a great way of structuring my learning, while earning money straight away at the same time. In the future I hope to start my own business, or use the UCAS points from my completed Apprenticeship to go to university to study higher electronics".
Charlie, 20 - Electrical Services Apprentices
Rowe Electrical, Plymouth |
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| "I didn't know what I wanted to do when I left school after my GCSEs but a lot of my friends were going into construction so I just followed their lead. I was on Job Seekers Allowance looking for work and after securing an 8 week work experience brick laying placement through Kier, I was referred to J&D Bricklaying who gave me a fantastic chance to try out the trade. After successfully completing this placement, the company offered me an apprenticeship which I started in September 2014 and am now working towards completing my Level 2 this year. |
Faye, 23 - Bricklayer Apprentice
J&D Bricklaying Contractors |
I feel so much more skilled and experienced through working on site and know that this apprenticeship experience has enabled me to learn so much more than just studying at college. Once qualified I plan to go self-employed and continue to work with J&D Bricklaying." |