Apprentice Stories

Apprentice Stories

Read below stories from Wiltshire Apprentices, their experiences and top tips.

If you are a current Apprentice or have recently completed your Apprenticeship and would like to share your knowledge get in contact with us!

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Level 7, Accountancy

Taylor Maddock, 19, is on a Degree-Level Digital Marketing Apprenticeship at Premier Jobs UK.

The recruitment company specialises in Financial Services Recruitment.

I was set on going to University after completing my A-Levels and was going to do management of marketing. But I met Ryan (Sales and Marketing Director at Premier Jobs UK) at a careers fair at my School. I live really close by, a 20 minute walk, so this job made a lot of sense. I didn’t think I could do a marketing degree via an apprenticeship, I thought it was for other careers, that was my perception. I attend campus for 2 full days every 6-8 weeks, I have joined clubs and have a social aspect via the University, so I don’t feel I’m missing out.

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Construction - Level 2 Bricklaying and Level 3 Carpentry

Taelor Cairns, 23, is undertaking a Level 2 Bricklaying course at Nationwide Engineering.

 …I decided to join the apprenticeship scheme as a brick layer, which should take 2.5 years to complete, and I go to Salisbury College 1 day a week. My advice is to do it now and not to hesitate, it’s the greatest thing you can do with your life, don’t hesitate, and get stuck in.

Shaun Elliot, 17, is undertaking a Level 2 Carpentry course at Nationwide Engineering. 

I feel I learn more on site than at College as I am learning from other people and getting used to the site work, things change rapidly. 

My advice is to start as soon as you can, the earlier you start the more money you can get back, and the quicker you can be qualified. Sometimes you need to look past the apprenticeship part and once you’re qualified you will earn more.

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Higher Level Digital Marketing Apprenticeship

Taylor Maddock, 19, is on a Degree-Level Digital Marketing Apprenticeship at Premier Jobs UK.

The recruitment company specialises in Financial Services Recruitment.

I was set on going to University after completing my A-Levels and was going to do management of marketing. But I met Ryan (Sales and Marketing Director at Premier Jobs UK) at a careers fair at my School. I live really close by, a 20 minute walk, so this job made a lot of sense. I didn’t think I could do a marketing degree via an apprenticeship, I thought it was for other careers, that was my perception. I attend campus for 2 full days every 6-8 weeks, I have joined clubs and have a social aspect via the University, so I don’t feel I’m missing out.

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Level 3 IT Apprenticeship

Jamie Church, 19, is on a Level 3 IT Apprenticeship at Systemagic in Bradford-On-Avon who provide IT support for many small businesses in Wiltshire and Somerset.  

work on the desk and support clients with their IT issues, I usually do this over the phone but if machinery is bought into the office I help to fix that as well. I would say to others that the main advantage is you are gaining experience as well as earning. It is ok to go to University to get the qualification but you won’t have the experience.

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Level 6, Social Worker

Leah Wilkinson, 24, is undertaking a Level 6 Social Worker Apprenticeship at Wiltshire Council.

I will be starting to shadow social workers and undertaking placements in children’s services during my course. I think entering the sector as a social care practitioner is a good start and gives you relevant experience.

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Level 3 Marketing Apprenticeship

Evie Rawlings, 22, is on a Level 3 Marketing Apprenticeship at Systemagic in Bradford-On-Avon who provide IT support for many small businesses in Wiltshire and Somerset.

I take care of the marketing and creating content for Systemagic, we have just redesigned the website which I took the lead on. We made it more interactive and created new videos. I also run our Social Media channels – Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

I would advise young people leaving School or Sixth Form to do your own research, sometimes School don’t give you all the options.

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Level 2 Community Sports Coach

Paige Jones, 19, works at Active Trowbridge at Trowbridge Town Council. Undertaking a Level 2 Community Sports Coach apprenticeship.

I work at the breakfast club, lunchtime club and after school clubs, where we serve breakfast, take the children outside and play sports for 20 minutes. At lunchtime and after school we play different sports. In between these we have time in the office, I also support half term clubs during the holidays.

The thing I enjoy the most is the interaction with the Schools and seeing the kids, being able to be face to face again. At College you don’t gain any experience, I know so many friends have gone to Uni and wish they had done an apprenticeship instead, you can gain experience and money! I am learning and carrying out tasks not just sitting in a lecture.

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Level 3 Recruitment Apprenticeship

Dylan Brooks, 19, is on a Level 3 Recruitment Apprenticeship at Premier Jobs. The recruitment company specialises in Financial Services Recruitment and are a keen supporter of Apprenticeships and the Kickstart scheme.

…I like learning and didn’t want to stay at home any longer, I was actively looking for an apprenticeship as I wanted to learn and work, I knew I would have to start on a trainee route.

I didn’t have the most qualifications but in the interview, Ryan was more interested in my attitude and want to learn so they gave me a chance to prove myself.

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