Digital Apprentice Review

Mainly business analysis, with some coding, software development and data analytics.A great deal of research around the areas of emerging tech. Some days are heavier than others and some days revolve around more manual, basic tasks. However, whenever there is work I am able to complete in terms of development it is given to me.

Many - greatly developed coding skills. I already was able to program in python. I am now able to program in R to an extent as well as HTML and Java. Learning one different language has helped me transfer between multiple languages. As well as this my research skills and problem solving skills have improved.

Some days the program is not challenging enough while other days it can be too challenging. However it is evident that everyone on the team is working as hard as possible to ensure we enjoy our time and are fully supported. It would be more enjoyable if there were more apprentices.

Within our team the program is very well structured. We get Fridays to work on college work and the rest of the time is spent working within the team. As often as possible this work is related to the work we do at college. I feel confident that my time is split well between the two.

We receive a lot of support from our employer and I trust that they can do no more to help us achieve our best in this degree. The level of communication between apprentice and higher management is great and we have quarterly feedback sessions to see if anything can be improved

Probably not enough. The training provider could do a lot more in terms of communication between tutor and student as well as communicating the expectations of the course better. There have been multiple instances of each of the apprentices interpreting the same question differently. The workshops are fairly good and provide the minimal amount of support to pass.

Not that much. The degree is loosely related to the work we do in the office. Perhaps in further months this will improve as we have only done two modules but both of these two modules cannot be put into practice by myself in my role. However the information given to us helps with background information sometimes.

Yes - we have multiple sports teams such as netball, football and badminton. There is a women's network as well as a women in tech network. Professional networking events happen fairly regularly and there is one set up specifically for the digital apprentices in mid June. However we regularly meet up anyway.

Yes

It's a professional, respectable company which is very friendly. The team i'm in does everything it can to support us whether it be mentally, educationally or otherwise. The pay is great for the role we're in at the minute and your work is valued. Feedback comes regularly and I'm rarely stressed

Be yourself, make sure you're a friendly approachable person who loves to learn. Prepare thoroughly for the interview but also be prepared for the unprepared. My interview went well off track and turned into a conversation which most do and it made it more enjoyable for me and the interviewer