Business Support Apprentice Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Rotated around several different areas of the business (including: Project Management, Programme Management Office, and Contract Management).

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Skills developed include communication, stakeholder management, business finance, negotiation, presentation skills, managing & leading people, project management.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have enjoyed rotating around different areas of the business and experiencing a wide range of roles. This has allowed me to gain a wide range of skills, and work with a range of stakeholders.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My scheme has been structured in to four 12 month rotations. I have 20% study time each week which is designated for my university studies. Overall it has been well structured.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I have been supported over the course of my rotations with understanding and performing the role. I have also been supported with my studies and research for QA when needed.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Support from training provider includes weekly lectures, drop in sessions for assignments, an academic support team, as well as support from a skills coach.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I have been able to put learning from lectures and uni sessions in to practice, recognising key theories and feeding this in to my assignment.

    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.)

    • Extra-curricular activities include: social events, future careers networking, supplier networking events

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have been able to learn and develop key skills and knowledge from rotating round the business. I have received coaching from experts in the field, and have been able to apply this to day-to-day activities.

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

    • - Put time in to your application - Get to know the business and their values - Attend any open days or networking sessions they have

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Bristol

May 2024

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