“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
“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.”
“I recommend Exeter College to anybody with an aspiration to get somewhere. The network is incredible, I’ve met tonnes of people since I started here. The teaching here is also outstanding. The staff are all very passionate about what they do and this shows through the results.
I’ve really enjoyed the ability to practice at college – I’ve found that I’m practicing close to four hours each day on week days. After I finish college, I will be moving to London to hopefully study Jazz Performance at the Royal Academy of Music or the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After this, I would love to move to New York to study a postgraduate degree in Jazz at the Juilliard School of Music.”
Studying Music Technology, Creative Media Technology and A Level Music
(Finalist in both the Young Drummer of The Year and Yamaha FutureBeat competitions)
Previously studied at St. Peter’s School
My favourite part of college was definitely my music classes. Getting to work with other musicians and write and create music together was so much fun, I really miss it! I loved our final performance at the Exeter Phoenix, it was a special and memorable show.
“I travel by train and find the journey really useful to get work done and I get time to see my mates who aren’t on my course. I am very happy I was able to come here. I think Exeter College is worth the travel because it offers so much more than other colleges and sixth forms nearby can, such as extra-curricular activities, the close relationships with teachers that you can make and also the freedom going to a college in a city where the campuses are spread around really makes a difference.”
Studied International Baccalaureate
Previously studied at Wadham Community School, Crewkerne
