“I love that engineering combines creativity with hands on, practical work. It’s really rewarding taking a product from conception, as a drawing, and bringing it to life for others to use and share.
After I studied at the College I really wanted to go into Engineering and an apprenticeship gave me a really good balance between work and learning, as well as a salary. It’s a lot of fun.”
Greg, Robolights, Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
“The Apprenticeship scheme has been successful for our schools, as it has enabled us to upskill current staff and employ additional staff, which has benefited our children. The administration process is straightforward and Exeter College have been proactive in supporting both the Apprentices and school with any queries.”
Rob Giffard, Head Teacher at All Saints C of E Primary School
“After I completed University I decided I wanted to go into teaching. The Apprenticeship is perfect, as I am now on the career ladder, gaining the experience I need to progress and a good grounding in teaching.
The advantage of doing an Apprenticeship over class-based work is that I am actually working with children and learning through direct experiences. I am lucky as I have also been able to use the specialist skills from my degree within my role, supporting in our Microsoft Academy studio.”
Luke, Broadclyst Community Primary School, Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Apprenticeship
“The best thing about an Apprenticeship is taking the theory you are learning in the classroom and being able to apply it immediately to a real-world problem. When you can see that what you are learning has an impact on (for example) the time a task was taking, or the accuracy of what you are doing, it is incredibly rewarding.
The RD&E Foundation Trust recognised the value in having someone with this skillset and I was very excited to learn, as data analytics is becoming more and more essential in a data-driven world.”
Chris Meredith, RD&E Foundation Trust, Level 5 Data Analyst Apprenticeship
I would highly recommend any business to take on an Apprentice to benefit future generations.
As a former Apprentice, I really value the Apprenticeship scheme and recognise the importance of offering real life, hands on experiences for new Apprentices. I have employed two Apprentices who have both been very hard working and dedicated to the scheme. To begin with I was concerned how having an Apprentice would impact the business financially when they went to College once a week, however Exeter College helped me to apply and receive Apprenticeship grants.
My experience with the College has been extremely positive.”
Carl Leat, Business Owner at Devon Bricklaying
“My Grandad was a carpenter and so from a young age I have always wanted to be a carpenter too. I thought doing an Apprenticeship was the best way to get into the trade.
If you prefer to be hands on then this course, or any construction course, is perfect, as you are active all the time and you meet lots of new people!
Exeter College has been really great and the facilities are excellent – they have been really good to me and helped me a lot throughout my journey.”
“One of our Apprentices has completed the Digital Marketer Apprenticeship and has now moved into a senior role managing her own client base, and another has started a second Apprenticeship in Project Management, moving into a trainee leadership role – it’s been hugely successful.
The recruitment process we went through with Exeter College was really good. They gave advice on the whole process and on attracting the best, quality candidates. They took on the recruitment and were really helpful on screening candidates.”
“The reason I wanted to do Business Administration was because there are so many job opportunities to explore within the industry. It meant that I would be able to work as part of a team and improve my customer service and communication skills, which are essential in any business. Alongside working in my office, my Apprenticeship has also allowed me to enrol on other courses that further my knowledge and skill set.
I think an Apprenticeship is special because of the level of support you receive from your employer, colleagues and training provider to help you succeed in your role and career.”
“Exeter College has been really helpful in supporting us. We have regular meetings with the assessor and have been assured we can contact them at any time.
Laura, our Apprentice, has progressed really well and in a really short space of time has become a really valued member of our team. Her weekly sessions mean that she is learning the theory that goes alongside the practical work that she is doing with us in the office.”
“I’ve always been passionate about maths and problem solving. Accountancy was a way to integrate this with business and practical training, and I was excited about being able to use my skills on the job every day.
An Apprenticeship gives you a head start in your chosen career path; you can build up your work experience, create strong business relationships early on in your career, and gain qualifications.”
