Digital Technology Solutions - Data Analytics Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • On a typical day, I come into work and carry out the workload and responsibilities of my current placement. I work from 07:30 - 16:00.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt more new skills than I can count. I have developed my professional skills, learned proprietary practices and educated myself on a multitude of digital technologies.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • To a great extent.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised. University and work are well balanced.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A great deal of support. I have a dedicated skills coach who helps me hit university milestones and a placement manager who oversees my workload. I meet with my placement manager every week.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I have bi-weekly lectures which satisfy course content. I have quarterly meeting with a University Coach to ensure I am progressing as expected.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Sometimes a module is relevant to my current placement sometimes not. Nevertheless, many modules teach transferable skills and work is flexible allowing me to practice learning.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Professional networking events and CPD activities. I am facilitated to attend at my leisure.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is the ideal opportunity. Gaining a higher education whilst gaining invaluable industry experience.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • If you don't get in the first time try again.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

March 2025

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