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The apprenticeship prepares me for the future by making me more open-minded and helping me understand what other people do in their jobs, as people don’t realise how hard it really is. Read more...
Service & Maintenance Technician – PR Motors
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The apprenticeship programme aligns with our business goals in a range of ways. Firstly, it provides a really solid foundation into how businesses work and how they’re structured. This applies not only to us but can be transferable to a range of other businesses as well. Read more...
Director of Business Development – Swindon Silicon Systems
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My proudest achievement so far in my apprenticeship is probably being able to deal with challenging behaviours and cope with stressful situations. Read more...
Early Years Educator - Abacus Day Nursery
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When you’re teaching someone it for the first time, it gets you to look at it in a different way. We’ve really benefited from improving the ways that we work in the team. Read more...
Maria Wall – HR Manager
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I love the freedom I’ve been given in my office environment to work and develop. When I first started, I was given my own set of suppliers to manage and deal with. Since then, I’ve been able to confidently contact them and sort out payments, queries etc. I also enjoy how everything I learn in college reflects my role in the office, helping me to further develop my skills.
Accounting Apprentice
Donnington Valley Group Ltd
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Formalised training can nurture individuals to think differently. It’s also bringing new ideas. We’re constantly innovating all of the time. It’s been a very positive experience… something that we want to continue. Read more...
Pete Brundell (Head of Technology) and Wendy Dorkin (Head of Human Resources)
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I enjoy the social aspects of my apprenticeship, for example, holding meetings and helping the agents on cases. The units have been relevant to my job role, which helps me to ensure that I have the knowledge to bring to my workplace.
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Harvey's Insolvency & Turnaround Ltd
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Newbury College is a great partnership to work with. They will communicate with you. They will be with you on that journey. They will update you how the apprentices are doing. Read more...
Katie Noonan – Nursery Manager
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Doing the in-work part gives me new skills and experience that I can take back, write up, and share with people. It helps me reflect on what I’ve learnt. That expands my knowledge a bit more, so I can really focus on the learning and the experiences. Read more...
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship – St Gabriel’s Nursery
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It had the benefit of me learning on the job and improving the skills I already had, so it didn’t take me away from my role; it just enhanced what I was doing. Read more...
Sales and Marketing Administrator - Swindon Silicon Systems