Digital Degree Apprentice Review

I work across a number of teams and have moved between the many IT support teams. I am currently working on the deployment of windows 10 and Office365. I have a diverse role and the council allows me to work on my university workload whilst at work.

I have developed skills in networks, soloution development and maintenance, service management, sql and people skills. The main skill I have developed is confidence within the workplace which has allowed me to excel within my role and secure the confidence of my managers.

The university aspect is both enjoyable and painful. I personally dislike formal teaching and academic writing however MMU provide help and guidance and allow work to be aligned with tasks being completed within the workplace. Also the facilities are wonderful.

As we are the third cohort of degree apprentices, MMU has developed structure and ensured that university teaching is delivered in a logical and organised way. I can see what work I have coming up to allow me to plan alongside work. I am happy with the structure provided.

Compared to other employers, both my manager and the organisation are very available to provide support and give time if deemed necessary. I also have bi-weekly meetings to discuss my progress and identify and needs for training or support.

MMU are an established educational institution. They have highly qualified tutors who are available to support you within your sessions and give dedicated time where they are available outside of these sessions. I have personally seen my work improve due to the help received from MMU.

Personally, I am not fully matched with my role completely, however developing my skills around learning and my professional and interpersonal skills has helped me communicate ideas within senior employees. It will help towards my further career and a degree always helps out with the salary as well.

There is if you would like to. I personally don't live in Manchester so do not partake however I complete extra-curricular activities with fellow apprentices within the council and would take on something from the university if I wanted to.

Yes

It pays acceptably, there is a lot of support available should you need it and there is the possibility to learn about a number of areas of a business and the different IT systems it uses.

Be yourself, be passionate and research into the current values of the council. This is something that interviewers within the council really look for. Also dress fancy, nothing a smart outfit can't win over.