Education and employability Co-ordinator Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My role involves supporting SSE's Education and Employability manager in delivering STEM outreach activity and employability programmes such as Career Ready and Barnardo's.

10/10

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

My Graduate apprenticeship has allowed me to developed a wide variety of skills such as marketing and economics and the degree will allow me to gain further business insight and progress within the organisation.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the programme from both an academic and social perspective and the support from my day to day role allows me to put my learnt skills into practice.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised even though it is being delivered during a pandemic. Both SSE and Edinburgh Napier have done a great job.

10/10

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

My employer is incredibly supportive and allows me to dedicate the time I need for my studies and lectures.

10/10

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

Edinburgh Napier are very supportive and understanding.

10/10

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

Doing a business management degree allows me to experience managerial decision making an adapts into my day to day role. Writing assignments has allowed me to reignite my passion for writing and my communication has improved.

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.)

As a busy mum I do not take part in any additional activities but i am aware of multiple fitness groups and lunch time walks that are arranged for the communities where we work

10/10

9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

An excellent company with great benefits and opportunities to develop.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?

Embrace the knowledge and the experience. The company is going through an exciting challenge with the acceleration to net zero and its a really good time to get involved and play your part