Higher Business Apprenticeship Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

Rotating within different areas of the supply chain, from Logistics, Sourcing, Operations, Quality and Materials focusing on both Tactical and Strategic objectives.

9/10

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

The apprenticeship has enabled my to develop skills such as problem solving, communication and multi-tasking.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship at GE. It challenged me on a daily basis to learn new things and allowed for me to continuously improve.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship had good structure. The apprenticeship had a clearly defined Rotation schedule allowing for the greatest opportunity for learning as well as good structures with the University studies.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

In General the employer supports the apprenticeship and has entwined it with the core values.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The business allows around 20% of the working week for the apprentices to focus on their educational studies and qualifications.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The training provided is first class and really opens up new ways of thinking and new process which improves the success to the apprentice

8/10

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.)

There are no extra curricular events to be involved in

6/10

9a. Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

GE are a company that regularly challenges the Status Quo and looks to develop its employees to learn more and be better.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?

Previous experience is desired but if not then show the desire to want to continuously improve.