Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

On a day to day basis my role is to support our project managers, project controllers and engineers. I help organise and plan meetings, prepare and review documents as well as monitoring the progress of projects within our portfolio. I have to engage with a large number of stakeholders whilst ensuring we meet everyone's requirements.

I have learnt a number of new skills. I have begun to develop my self confidence through talking to new people and learning about the role they play. Through my apprenticeship my knowledge of Project Management has expanded with significantly, I now understand the roles of finance and controls within a project as well as the key elements of Project Management.

I thoroughly enjoy my programme. It has given me many opportunities to meet new people and network throughout the business. I get to travel across the country visiting sites to gain first hand experience of the projects we work on to support. The combination of work and Uni allows me to bring new ideas into the workplace. This mixture of travel, networking and travel means I really enjoy my programme.

The Programme is well structure. The workplace co-ordinates with the University and the APM to ensure there is a strong and easy to follow standard. The is a clear organisational structure which allows for quick decisions to be made. Any help or advise is easily accessible due to the programme being well structured and coherent.

My employer does provide support within my scheme. I have regular meeting with both my placement manager and also the early careers manager. There are updates through the university and safeguarding support is given, if you need it, at every stage of the apprenticeship. On a whole we receive lots of support throughout the company.

There has been some support with the qualification. As we have just started the course we haven't needed much help. The university does however, provide lots of support with essays, speaking and presenting which helps to build both confidence and knowledge.

the qualifications gained from the University will help me and other recognise that I have the skills, knowledge and behaviours of a Project Manager. It will also help when I exit the scheme and begin to find my exit role. The APM qualifications will also help me to achieve chartership status and reach my career goals.

Yes! We get involved in lots of extra activities. There are tons of opportunities to get involved with from Engineering Schools days to awards nights. The variety of extra things to do also helps with getting to know your apprentice cohort. We are currently planning a schools day, open nights, work experience and more.

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I would fully recommend BAE Systems to a friend. The calm and friendly working atmosphere helps you feel very comfortable. They offer a wide range of support to both new and existing employees. They have flexible working hours which makes you feel trusted that you can manage your own time.

Dive right in! These scheme offer the very best of both worlds. You gain your formal qualification, APM qualifications and business recognition. At the same time you have no debt or tuition fees to pay. You get to apply the theory you learn within the work place as you get to take ownership of your work and projects. And the strong promise of full time role at the end. Without a doubt the best thing you could do.