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Apprenticeships as are unique as the individuals taking them; I was able to use mine to fit me perfectly by meeting my needs whilst also allowing me to learn and progress. Challenges in Application process My sixth form was university focussed; therefore, they didn’t provide me with any support/guidance. They discouraged me from applying for apprenticeships, so I independently researched into Lega
I received my GCSE results just as the world was beginning to emerge from the COVID period. Like many others, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do next, so I chose to go to sixth form. It felt like the natural next step, but after one year, I realised it wasn’t the right fit for me. So that summer, I began researching my options. That’s when I stumbled across apprenticeships. As I only had GCSEs at t
One thing I’ve learned is this: you can’t eat the elephant all in one go 🐘. Take small steps, stay focused, trust the process and never lose sight of the goal. Sometimes, just stepping back and looking at your journey from a fresh perspective helps you figure out your next move. So, here’s mine—and I hope it helps you with yours. 👋 Introduction Hey! I’m Hasiba Nawaz, and I’m coming to the end of m
When I first heard about degree apprenticeships, I genuinely thought it was a scam. It was during the COVID lockdown, somewhere between endless online classes and hours of screen time, that I stumbled across the concept. Get paid to study for a degree, gain real-world experience, and graduate debt-free? It seemed too good to be true - so why wasn’t everyone talking about it? Looking back, that que
After a long and determined journey, I’m proud to be joining Unilever as a Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprentice. Unilever is one of the largest FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) companies in the world, and landing this opportunity wasn’t easy. I applied for over 20 apprenticeships across different industries, got through to several final interviews and was lucky enough to receive a
If you told me this time last year that I would be preparing to start a solicitor apprenticeship, I probably would have laughed. Not because it wasn’t something I wanted, becoming a solicitor has been my goal and what I have been working towards since Year 8. But because at that time, life looked very different. I was dealing with health issues, uncertain about what the future would hold, and ques
Over 40% of all school-leavers are interested in apprenticeships (UCAS) but 38% of all school leavers face a lack of apprenticeships opportunities in their local area (Co-op). For me, this statistic was incredibly relevant because while many apprentices find roles that keep them close to home, my apprenticeship relocated me over 200 miles away to London where I became a Management Consulting Degre
In 2020 we all found ourselves in the very same position. Locked down and with limited options. At the time I was an Assistant Manager at my local cinema, loved my job and the team and it was an amazing part of the local community. I worked here while my husband worked in Insurance and we balanced shifts with looking after our two daughters. Of course with COVID-19 that meant furlough and it
Whenever I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer changed more often than the British weather. One month I dreamed of being a firefighter, the next a pilot. I even considered becoming an accountant at some point because of my love for maths. Through all those ambitions, two things remained constant: my obsession with anything that had wheels or wings, and my love for solving probl
Starting my first apprenticeship was an exciting yet challenging experience that taught me lessons about resilience, adaptability, and professional growth. I am a Buying and Merchandising Apprentice at Amazon Fresh, where I support updating floor plans, managing product changes through delists and replacements, and supporting the team in range management across stores. I’m the oldest daughter in m
I’ve always thought apprenticeships could change lives. For me, they did but not in the way I expected. After dropping out of university a year earlier, I found my apprenticeship through the government’s ‘Find a job’ service. It was a Level 3 in business and administration. At the time, I didn’t really know what apprenticeships were, so I saw it as just another job. I went for the interview, and a
When I first started my apprenticeship, I wasn’t new to hard work. I had been working weekends while studying for my Level 3 qualification, eventually stepping into a team leader role in a customer facing role. I was used to managing people, solving problems, and making decisions. Stepping into the world of engineering felt exciting, but also unfamiliar. Everything I had learned in my part-time jo
The idea of figuring out your future is scary - terrifying even, looking at the stretch of time when leaving the safety net of school, time that is yours to do whatever you want with. Yeah - scary. I'm the eldest of 3 daughters, to hardworking immigrant parents from Sri Lanka. Although they were supportive in ensuring that I pursued a degree/ career that I wanted to do, I had minimal support when
How an Associate Project Management Apprenticeship helped me survive, succeed, and start again. "Where I Come From" I’m from an ex-colliery town. The kind of place where opportunities can feel limited and ambition is something you often have to chase outside your postcode. I went to a comprehensive school, and like a lot of young people from working-class backgrounds, I started working early — Sat
Reaching the position I hold today—a Level 6 Business Analyst at Amazon’s LHR16 headquarters—was never a straight path. It was built on uncertainty, sacrifice, and resilience. There were times I questioned myself, moments where the weight of my choices felt overwhelming. But each step, even the hardest ones, shaped who I’ve become. And looking back now, I wouldn’t change a thing. The Turning Point
