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From Gymnast to Solicitor Apprentice

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

August 15, 2025 Read more

My journey to becoming an Award-Winning KPMG Apprentice – and what can you learn from it?

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

August 4, 2025 Read more

Balancing Family, Career, and Growth: My Apprenticeship Journey

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

July 28, 2025 Read more

From Playing with Cars to Making Them: My Story

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

July 21, 2025 Read more

From Self-Doubt to Making an Impact: My Journey as an Apprentice in Amazon

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

July 15, 2025 Read more

From Homelessness to Helping Others: My Apprenticeship Journey

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

July 6, 2025 Read more

From Uncertainty to Confidence: My Journey Through a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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

July 1, 2025 Read more

The Other Side of Fear: Taking Control of my Future

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

June 24, 2025 Read more

I Didn’t Just Complete an Apprenticeship — I Rebuilt My Life

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

June 17, 2025 Read more

From Doubt to Determination: My Journey to Becoming a Business Analyst at Amazon

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

June 12, 2025 Read more

Career Journeys: There’s Nothing Linear About Them

Nothing about my career path was “traditional”; honestly, that made all the difference. From coming to the UK with no GCSEs to working in a global bank, I’d say it worked out well. It’s okay not to have it all figured out or for your initial plans to fall through. It took me a while to understand what truly worked for me and to explore the options I didn’t even know existed, especially after takin

June 5, 2025 Read more

Starting at Sixteen: My Educational Journey

Hi, I’m Janka and on 1 May 2025, I was named West Yorkshire Apprentice of the Year . It still feels surreal to say that out loud. Even more special? My mentor and manager Ian Brewer won Mentor of the Year on the same night! This blog is about how I got here, what I’ve learned and what this award means to me. 🌱 Why I Chose an Apprenticeship At 17, I made a big decision. Instead of going to universi

May 29, 2025 Read more

From Doubt to Drive: My Journey into Finance

My name is Jasneet Grover, I’m 21 years old and currently enrolled on J.P. Morgan’s Level 6 Financial Services Degree Apprenticeship programme. I come from an Afghan Sikh background, and my journey into the world of finance has been anything but traditional. Before starting my apprenticeship, I was in sixth form. While most of my peers were applying for university, I found the idea uninspiring. I’

May 21, 2025 Read more

Redefining Success: How Apprenticeships Changed My Life

The Idea of an apprenticeship… Back in school, my understanding of apprenticeships was pretty clear-cut: they were a last resort—manual roles with limited career progression. Fast forward a couple of decades, and I’ve completed two apprenticeships, navigated two major career changes, and unlocked opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. When I left school, my goal was to earn a university degree, s

May 13, 2025 Read more

Classroom to Leadership: My 6-year Journey from Apprentice to Technical Lead

Early Life and Education From an early age, I displayed a preference for activities and toys traditionally considered unconventional for girls. At the age of seven, I enjoyed remote-controlled cars, LEGO, and train sets far more than dolls or Barbies, though I did have some. These early interests hinted at a budding passion for engineering and problem-solving. My fascination with planes and the ae

May 7, 2025 Read more