Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

9.4/10

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

Project management is integral to planning, maintaining and budgeting. I do these tasks day to day.

9/10

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

Yes, I have learned some fantastic skills including communication, planning, budgeting, networking and much more.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

- Networking with other people in the organisation - Having the ability to learn fantastic skills and use the things we learn in the degree day in day out. The people of RR are fantastic.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Rolls Royce have run the apprenticeship programmes for years now and therefore the apprenticeship programmes are fantastic as they allow people straight out of school to experience working life and receive training.

9/10

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

Rolls Royce offer a lot of support, within the organisation there are many people who you can reach out to for support. Rolls Royce also have sessions with the apprenticeship development lead and your training provider to make sure you are progressing within the apprenticeship and if you aren't give you support to catch up.

9/10

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

Regular meetings are in the diary to ensure that apprentices receive the required support.

9/10

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

The university lectures have helped me immensely with my role day to day. The theory we learn in University can be used in your role and therefore you get the best of both worlds, getting theory and practical.

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 am a RR Stem ambasitor - I have been to many RR networking events - Apprentices have access to many social clubs and activities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Due to the fantastic opportunities that apprentices receive, Rolls Royce have work leading employees and having the opportunity to have guidance from these knowledgeable individuals is invaluable. You do not receive these skills in university.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

- Be yourself. Explain all the things you have done, including charity work, social clubs and extra curriculum activities undertaken.