apprentice economist Review

by Government Economic Service

Rating

10/10

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

10/10

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

coding, presentation/public speaking

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

very much

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

organised - weekly webinars and lectures/studying material given and to do

10/10

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

everyones very welcoming, helpful and supportive with both work and the studying side of things

10/10

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

everyone has their own apprenticeship advisors who you can ask for support or help with something, also lecturers are helpful

10/10

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

aspects of the economic course being studied is being used in the workplace i.e. working with data module (using excel) helped with any excel work

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.)

many - loads of networks including FAME, muslim network, christianity network, bereavement, wellbeing etc. there is also volunteering opportunities and school outreach programmes

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

very good apprenticeship where u can learn and use what your learning directly into your work, which has an effect on the wider public

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?

be interested in eceonomics/having an impact on the wider community. also, brush up on written and oral/presentation skills