Project Management Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
I am a project manager so I am put in charge of projects and have to communicate with relevant colleagues and stakeholders to get the projects completed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is very enjoyable, I made the right decision to not go to university. But my apprenticeship still give me a degree.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt new excel skills, communications skills, learnt about pm, and learnt about a diverse company
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very organised they are very experienced with previous apprentices so they know exactly what they want you doing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, we are given a mentor and a line manager as well as a placement manager, so there is plenty of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A decent amount, we get given one day off a week for it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The course is very mirrored to our rile
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes I’ve taken a part in APM challenge and other stretch assignments
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for and can get loads of experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Work hard in the recruitment process as it could really pay off!
