Digital Content Apprentice Review

by City of Wolverhampton Council

Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I manage the Workbox Twitter and Skills and Business Growth SharePoint, create promo graphics for any events/vacancies/trainings to upload Workbox site. I work closely with a variety of teams such as: Comms; PR; Wolves at Work; IPS; Supported Employment; Digital Experience; Connexions and Careers and Enterprise Company.

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

    • I have developed core skills such as: organisation of workload; accurate checking of work; looking out for trends; photo/video editing; content creation > recognising trends in the metrics/data; filming and taking photos; use of various software systems (Adobe Express and Canva).

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

    • I would recommend for anyone who is looking to go onto an apprenticeship in the Council.

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

    • It has been organised, other than a few changes like moves to other teams due to budget cuts.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I feel very supported by my employer as I have regular apprenticeship meetings with the councils own apprenticeship team to check how i am getting on.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I can’t really comment as of yet. By month 4 of my apprenticeship, my old training provider was no longer offering apprenticeships, and I have since move across to another. I am awaiting to have my meeting with my tutor.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not sure as of yet

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes, there are local events in the city and ones the council offer to their employees.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend City of Wolverhampton Council to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Apprentices get paid more here at the Council and you feel supported at all times

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to City of Wolverhampton Council?

    • The advice I would give is to ensure, if you are looking for an apprenticeship, to apply for a post as soon as it comes up.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Wolverhampton

April 2025

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