Software Degree Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Software Degree Apprentice, working on projects 3.5 days a week, at College working towards a degree 1.5 days a week.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Programming, SQL, Databases, Web Development

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very much

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • I feel valued within my project as well as by the company

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There have been some hiccups due to it peing a trailblazer programme, however, it's worked out pretty well.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We have regular meetings, as well as 12 week reviews.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They're willing to help with any problem we may have.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • I have no problems dealing with any costs due to my salary.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • We've had opportunities to go to Career fairs and Air days.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I've learned a lot whilst at the company as well as earning a degree.

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

    • Take your time with the application process and be yourself in the interviews.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

South West

May 2017

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