Equity & Inclusion Apprentice Review

My role as part of the equity and inclusion team does not really encapsulate one single thing. Some of my objectives include: progress tracking, budget tracking, internal communication of diversity events, dealing with new suppliers, learning BSL.

I have learnt some new skills. I have begun to learn BSL. I have also broadened my knowledge on budgeting and using different computer applications.

I do enjoy my programme most of the time. Sometimes if my boss is not in, I feel a bit lonely and occasionally when my only task is social media writing, I struggle to feel motivated. It is a job at the end of the day.

The structure and organisation of my programme is great. There is a clear and accessible chain of command and the way that the org functions seems to reflect that pretty well.

My employer is extremely supportive. This first month has been really difficult because of personal issues and my boss and the other workplace support schemes have been a huge help through these difficult times.

Good support from the training provider. Bi-weekly meetups. She goes into huge amounts of detail and always responds promptly.

Somewhat. Its only early days at the moment, but I do think that moving forwards it can be a huge help.

Yes, lots. The apprentices often get together to do things. Lots of our employee resource groups arrange events on the regular.

Yes

Because its a great opportunity to learn and make some decent money with a massively respectable company. Why wouldn't you want to work in a clean, new and professional environment every single day.

Be authentic. That's what I did and it worked. I applied for 2 roles and the one that I felt was way more rigid didn't go as well.