Business Administrator Apprentice Review

I move between different departments in the company and learn about all the different job roles they provide. I am given a new manager in each department who I speak with regularly and there is a team who I will work alongside as well. I aid them in their everyday tasks like making contact with external suppliers, compiling data and manipulating it into spreadsheets and joining team meetings. I am given my own work which I take responsibility for and complete.

My IT skills have improved during my apprenticeship as there is a lot of different programs and systems that you learn to use and you also get the opportunity to improve your current skills. I have also developed my communication skills in this role as you meet and speak to a lot of new people in different ways; sometimes by email, phone call, conference call or in real life.

I am really enjoying my apprenticeship with Leonardo, everyone I have worked with has been so welcoming and supportive. Nobody hesitates to help you and you also get the opportunity to get involved in group events and meet new people. It is an interesting course that is also enjoyable.

There's been lots of support from college and Leonardo. Lessons and study happen monthly with the college which I complete alongside my workload and we were introduced to the job role steadily so we weren't thrown in at the deep end. We are always made aware of new placements and managers in advance and I have a meetings with my training manager and college assessor during each placement to see my progress.

The Leonardo training department are always happy to answer any questions I have and are constantly supporting me. I have a meeting with my training manager during each placement so we can talk about how everything is going as well as meetings with my placement managers who check I am ok with everything I am doing.

Every month I have group sessions and 1 on 1 meetings with my college assessor. She always answers any questions I may have and supports me with my college work. I can contact her at any time if I need to and she is always keen to know how I am and how my work is going.

It has given me a better understanding of the company I am working for and how a business operates. It has also helped me gain knowledge about behaviors and situations businesses can get into if they do not take basic procedures seriously. Mainly I am creating college work on my experiences at work though.

During my apprenticeship there is opportunities to get involved with charity fundraisers and there is also a group called AWASA dedicated to organizing fun events for people to get involved in like bowling or going to the cinema. Yearly, the AWASA committee also host a dinner for employees to attend. There are apprentice comms which all apprentices can choose to attend which is hosted by the training team. Where Leonardo is located there is many leisure activities around you.

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It is a very friendly environment but also provides you with a lot of experience and knowledge. You get to learn about so many aspects of the company as well as meeting so many new people. It is an amazing opportunity.

Take all the opportunities you can to learn about the company like attending open evenings and college events where there will be employees you can speak to and introduce yourself to. Take your time writing your application and make sure you can include all the key details that are relevant.