Software Enigneer Degree Apprenticeship Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am currently sitting in the security identity and access verticle. I have focussed on automating a process of approving changes and I have worked on automating generating of passwords for users that are secure.

10/10

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

Yes, I have learnt excel, java programming language, HTML, CSS and Microsoft power automate

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my programme. My team are accommodating and I am still learning a lot about working in the office environment.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I am not too sure but we are learning a lot that is helping us to develop behaviours within the corporate environment.

10/10

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

I receive all sorts of support I ask for. I am allowed to work remotely on fridays which works well for me for friday prayers. there is a clean room and facility to wash so i can pray when i need to when working from the office.

10/10

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

I receive good support from my training provider and they listen to any concerns I have.

10/10

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

Currently I am in first year and so at the moment i don think it aligns but hopeful that itll be better next year when i jump onto the cyber security pathway.

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.)

There is an early careers community Which i will be getting involved. This will be used to gather us to host events and talk on any concerns so that the apprenticeship can be better aligned to needs of future apprentices and business.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its been a really good place to work and the staff have all offered support. Regardless of how stupid of a question I ask I am never belittled and I am supported.

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

Apply and if you are offered the role then take it. This will really help you to gain technical skills and soft skills that are required for industry.