Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Gathering requirements and data to provide insights and proof of concepts on proposed new ways of working using exploratory data analysis techniques and data visualisation using SQL, Tableau and PowerBi.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Development of existing skills in using SQL, data visualisation tools, some project management and data story telling. Learning new coding skills using Python and statistical analysis.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme has been great. The coaches are good at guiding learning and sharing their own learning journey. Course content is good and well paced. Collaborating with other apprentices has also been very valuable.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Monthly workshops with coaches and cohort, regular meetings with apprenticeship coaches, online support and additional learning resources ensured that there should be a consistent learning journey should you manage your time appropriately.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer has been very supportive of my learning and apprenticeship journey, with regular progress conversation and offering additional support and the appropriate time requirements to follow through on completing assignments.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider coaches were available during workshops and in between workshop sessions to provide additional support in my learning journey. They provided good feedback on assignments and how/where work can be improved, encouraging a self-learning routine.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My apprenticeship and qualification has provided me with additional learning avenues to develop and broaden my data analysis skill set. I was, and still am, able to apply what I've learned to projects I'm working on.

    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.)
  • Yes, there are regular learning and development events and workshops, as well as social events, some during a work day and others on a weekend or after work for team building/networking ( quizzes, fundraising fun days, team building days...)

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Whitbread has a great culture around personal development and learning and is a person focussed company, recognising that the business is dependant on team members well being and collaboration at work.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread?
  • Whitbread is a great company to work in. Having a good set of technical skills to the relevant job role is great, however also showcase your knowledge, soft skills and curiosity and drive to learn.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Dunstable

May 2024


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