Business Professional Apprentice Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Having rotational placement areas has been of great benefit to both my learning and development. Depending on your role, operational and non-operational, you are guaranteed to have many exciting opportunities along your career journey. Including Networking activities and Forums, alongside extensive support and guidance from your managers and associates.

10/10

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

Project Management - Extended support has always been given by British Airways managers and Learning Providers to support your chosen career path. With this, comes a confidence boost where you continue to thrive in your rotational roles.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The program is an excellent chance to develop new and existing skills. Specifically within my role and project management, my favourite part about it is the variety offered and the support networks provided - which continues to enable both personal and professional career development.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The Business Professional program contains a very well structured learning approach and includes: - Weekly Study Days - Monthly Workshops - Regular 1:1 reviews with British Airways colleagues and the Learning Provider/s.

10/10

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

The support received from British Airways as an employer has been amazing. Regular 1:1 reviews has been something that I have personally found really helpful, alongside the dedication that all colleagues have to support apprentice success.

10/10

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

A lot of support is given by my Learning Provider to ensure that I am able to achieve goals and targets, both in Workshops and Study Days - in parallel to British Airways core values.

10/10

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

Support from my Learning Provider, with the chosen qualification, has been highly respectable. Any support received has always been benficial, especially whilst working towards my End Point Assessment and utilizing Project Management tools.

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.)

Volunteering Opportunities have been a massive part of the program at British Airways. These include, and not limited to the following: - Training courses - Charity events - Career events - Forums

10/10

9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

British Airways is an amazing place to work. The skills that you will learn, the people that you will meet, and the amount that you will achieve (even within such a short timeframe) is off the scale and I will continue to promote the program to my friends and family.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

Remain open-minded and take every opportunity that you can to network with others. Ensuring to ask for support whenever needed as you are guaranteed to learn new skills and knowledge whilst doing so.