Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Depends on whats happening, we are either on site, at the training centre or university.

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

    • yes

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

    • It a really difficult and challenging programme. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • Different by different managers, some want to help you and others put a lot of pressure on you when your already at breaking point.

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

    • Very Good

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

    • Support is good.

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

    • Support is good.

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

    • Salary is not good for the south of England.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not sure I believe so but I've not followed up.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Worthwhile company doing an important job.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

    • Follow the core values.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

March 2018

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