Store Apprentice Review

Currently year 1 - Typical store assistant work i.e: working stock/backstock, tills/self checkouts, date checking

Coming from a job with a very similar day to day, so far this apprenticeship has mostly developed my skillset as opposed to increased my knowledge as such, nothing has been particularly 'new' as of yet.

The programme is definitely geared towards school leavers and younger adults, which it would clearly be great for. That being said, although it is clear that the apprenticeship proves very beneficial to anybody who would take it on, and that this is typical of apprenticeships in general, it is difficult for me to oversee the low pay comparative to the rest of the workforce, especially considering the work is no different, and eventually would lead to increased responsibility while still being on lower pay.

It is very well organised, you get one shift a week as dedicated apprenticeship hours working towards your learning plan and the 'theory' side, as well as a personal tutor.

Although at least in year 1 it seems that the employer tends to take a step back towards the apprenticeship, it is clear to me that if support was needed there would be no hesitation to give it.

The training provider provides plenty of support, always keeping in contact and offering feedback on all submitted work.

It's hard to say in year 1, but as it stands, you don't need an apprenticeship to help better your performance as a store assistant, just the right attitude.

If there is any, I am not aware of them.

Yes

The company clearly care about their workforce which seems to be a rarity in other places.

Work hard and you'll do fine.