Apprentice Review

As this Apprenticeship involves us rotating department every 6 months, my role and responsibilities are always changing. I am currently working in the Innovation department where I am responsible for creating a knowledge management site for our team.

Definitely learnt and developed skills: project management, time management, meeting deadlines, being agile, using new systems, liaising with senior management and networking to name a few

Depending on what department you are allocated will have an impact on overall enjoyment. The part that i've maybe enjoyed most in this apprenticeship is developing friendships with the 9 other apprentices who are experiencing the same journey as me

The initial on boarding process may start a little slow, but there is a set system of what is expected of us as apprentices in our work and studies.

I've been fortunate to have great managers and I have received a lot of support from each of them, they are aware that we are apprentices and that we are learning and have supported me in my journey

We have a skills coach who acts as our first point of contact and support on the studying side which is really useful alongside access to Academic Learning team and support office. As i feel there is complications and ambiguity with the training provider, the support is useful.

At times what we are studying has directly related to my day to day work and has gievn me context to thing i didn't know before

There are networking events you can get involved in: reverse mentoring, watercooler, organised coffee chats with people youve not met before. No sports teams that i know of, but social activities for the apprentices and graduates happen a couple times a year

Yes

Visa does have a really good culture where people are supportive and normally happy to help

The degree apprenticeship scheme is a great alternative for people like me who wanted to learn and earn at the same time. We get annual pay rises and bonuses to look forward too also!