Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work in Submarine Support and work alongside Change Management. I also study a degree in Project Management.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have built my confidence through speaking to new people and I now know how to use more technical softwares.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy both the university and placement side of things.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well-structured - we know about everything going on well in advance.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive lots of support - my line manager is always asking if I need any help and I know where to go for more support if needed.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Enough support - sometimes I wish there was more (such as when they don't reply to Q&As quickly), however I have found it easy enough to research into my questions.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Very well - the modules link perfectly with the work I complete in my placement, such as stakeholder engagement and project planning.

    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 plenty of STRETCH opportunities and networking events for apprentices.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is an incredibly supportive company and allows you go progress at your own speed, whilst also pushing you out of your comfort zone. It is a job for life.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Do your research - it helps if you know more about the business and can relate the behaviours to your life.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2024

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