Data Science Apprentice Review

by Toyota GB

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

"1) Transforming data into actionable insights, to help business make data-driven decisions. 2) Building and maintaining innovative and predictive models to optimize processes and identify opportunities for business growth Current Projects include providing insights to drive several strategic decisions for business growth. Additionally building new and maintaining current Predictive Models."

10/10

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

Developed several interpersonal skills such as communication, presentation, confidence, business acumen.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I've been getting extensive number of opportunities. These opportunities purely have led me to be recognised across the business.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

At the beginning it felt as though the structure wasn't well thought through. However, gradually with our feedback, the programme has improved significantly and is very well structued.

8/10

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

The employers are extremely helpful and available to answer questions anytime. Given their busy schedules, they try their best to give us the time needed.

10/10

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

The training provider have been very helpful throughout the programme, ensuring safeguarding, ensuring you are on track and ensuring you are making the most of the apprenticeship.

10/10

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

I have learnt several skills from the University. There are several new visualisation, presentation and statistical knowledge and methods that I have learnt about.

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.)

There are several activities to be involved in. There is a Sports and Social club, which organises the activities such as Football, Cricket, Events, National Football Tournaments and many more.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Toyota GB to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The atmosphere is very professional and peaceful. The people are extremely nice and there is lots of room to make mistakes and learn from them.

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

Be ready to get your hands on several areas of work and have a positive, growth and curious mindset.