For National Apprenticeship week we decided to shine a light on the apprentices we have at Glazerite, who continually help us to build for the future. We have apprenticeships across difference functions of the business in order to keep ensuring talent is brought in from an early age to allow young people a chance to start their career, or even change it for a different path.
We spoke to three of our apprentices based in our Wellingborough division who shared their experiences about being an apprentice...
Mia Harrison - Apprentice Office Administrator
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
I wasn't sure what I wanted to do as a career but I knew that this was a good way of earning money whilst gaining experience. It gave me the opportunity to try things and see if I liked them.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
The environment, I'm lucky to work with some really kind and understanding people. I have a lot of questions that may seem simple and my colleagues will always help me out and are never patronising.
Would you recommend doing an apprenticeship to others?
I would because you gain experience and come out with a qualification. It's a useful way to help find out what you want to in the future and help you reach that by offering qualifications and experience.
Elijah Onibudo - IT Apprentice
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
So I could have the ability to gain new skills within a working environment.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Challenging every month, I need to learn new technologies and better myself in order to deliver expected requirements, and the versatility of being able to do a variety of tasks.
Would you recommend doing an apprenticeship to others?
Yes I think that due to there being so many types there are options for almost anyone depending on what they are looking for. They offer a varied learning experience with the ability to improve yourself.
Sophie Winder - Marketing Apprentice
Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
I get to learn on the job from a team who have years of experience in the industry while gaining my own experience in a working environment. I have always found it easier to learn by physically doing rather than studying or reading, so I knew an apprenticeship would be the right learning style for me.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I love how creative my job allows me to be as there are always new designs to be made, tools to be used and ideas to come up with.
Would you recommend doing an apprenticeship to others?
Yes, doing an apprenticeship opens so many doors.