Apprentice Review
at Stateside Foods
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Westhoughton
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Department Rotation involving admin tasks and completing continuous improvement projects
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have very much enjoyed my experience. It can be challenging at times but I have developed a lot in a few years
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt lots of new skills, including Excel, SAP, communication, presentations etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well. First year involves rotating around all the departments for one month to understand the business and the various roles. The second and third years involve 4 six-month rotations in your chosen areas, taking up a temporary job role. Final year start a full time role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lot's of support. As well as time in work to spend on degree assignments they also fund extra development courses with local colleges and other training providers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Allowed study days to complete assignments. Managers will offer advice and guidance to support assignment work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The knowledge and skills that are developed at university can be applied immediately in the workplace. We'd be taught a theory one week and using it the next. Also other skills such as presenting are developed to.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Charity Fundraising. Litter Picks. 5 a-side events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stateside Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have developed a lot here and gained a degree without the student debt. I understand business much more than I would have done through theory alone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stateside Foods?
You get out of it what you put in so don't shy away from challenges or learning new things.
