Apprentice Project Manager Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Work under manager on independent tasks supporting a large defence project, such as monthly reports, tracking data, supporting employees

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

    • Time management, organisation, professionalism, project management practice

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

    • I personally struggle with mental health, but generally work isn't too bad

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well understood by the company and tracking of progress to ensure completion to a good level is good

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

    • Lots of good support, available only because we are such a large organisation. Wouldn't be available at a smaller company.

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

    • Enough to achieve grades

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

    • Not that well linked

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • Some available, if you are interested in participating

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Support available and size of company, and hopefully the available roles after I finish the course.

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

    • Prepare well and be ready for hard work

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Christchurch, Dorset

May 2024

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