Digital Apprentice - Data Analyst Review

For my first year, there is a high emphasis on learning both for apprenticeship work and within the company. I work within a Data Analyst team to see how we support the business with the work we do. For the rest of the apprenticeship I will rotate in placements.

As part of the degree I have learnt how to program in C++. Within the business I have learnt how to use a visualisation program and how the data can be useful in the wider business.

For the degree there are parts that are less enjoyable, due to me already having a degree. However, I think the rest of the programme should be more enjoyable. The support within work is brilliant.

Within the organisation there is some control on our part, however, we do have regular reviews to see how we are getting on. The degree has had some issues but they have been resolved when questioned.

My line manager and the employer as a whole are incredibly supportive with the apprenticeship. There are meetings to ensure we are getting what we need, and plenty of time within working hours to complete our work.

A lot of support. We are given all the time we need to complete the assessments for our qualification.

As the qualification is so long, it is unclear at present how it will help me perform better. There are aspects of encouraging things like teamwork that carry across though,

There are social activities organised within the team, and the option to join in on sporting events. There are a few professional networks on offer also. As a people focused organisation, there are also other opportunities.

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The environment in the workplace is really good, and there is an emphasis on encouraging the employees to succeed and progress through professional development. Overall, a really nice place to work.

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