Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My experience as an apprentice was great Babington had a great online learning programme and Pearson has a superb internal apprenticeship programme which has given me lots of opportunities I am also an ambassador for my location of work and have been involved in external apprenticeship meetings.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed Project management skills which I did not have before but I also gained some skills such as presentations and public speaking which are great to have for any job

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed how Pearson has structure the apprenticeship programme throughout the whole company in the UK. It is so good that colleagues in the USA have asked how they can set up something similar

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The training programme was very flexible with online learning, webinar and group sessions as well as some face to face activities The trainer was excellent, always available and very supportive all the way to the end

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All the managers I had while on the apprenticeship were very supportive of the programme and very aware of their involvement. Pearson believes in Apprenticeships so much it has established its own internal programme

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Full training, guidance and support was provided by Babington all the way to the exam.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification was an important step for my apprenticeship and gave me the skills for mu EPA

    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.)
  • I attended a few external meeting and events with suppliers, customers and students which could become future apprentices

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Pearson plc to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great employer who offers a lot of opportunities both as apprentices and other roles. There is career progression available and internal programmes to further develop your skills, your knowledge and your work in general


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson plc?
  • Prepare, prepare, prepare. Make sure you review your CV. Get one done if you don't have one. Submit your application with a cover letter. Do some research on what we do and where we operate and prepare before your interview


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Teaching

London

May 2020


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