Business and supply chain apprentice Review

Throughout my apprenticeship I will complete multiple rotations throughout the business. Currently, I am working within the quality department working with suppliers to ensure high quality raw materials. On a daily basis this involves speaking with multiple people internally and externally to the business and making quality based decisions from these discussions.

My programme has an initial structure however it is molded throughout to best suit the business needs and my needs as a student. The structure I was given initially would have allowed me to develop my skill set massively but throughout the years there have been opportunities within the business. This has meant the structure has changed slightly but it has changed around me.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. I am actively encouraged to put my development and learning first throughout my apprenticeship and am given the time to learn everything I want to. I have supportive managers and multiple mentors throughout the business who all encourage me and enable me to pursue opportunities.

My training provider has been very helpful, they are very quick to respond to emails requesting help and will put in additional one-to-one sessions when required. From the assignments that I have completed I have had clear and in depth feedback, and the resources available to me through the training provider have enhanced my learning experience.

The qualification does not always align with my daily work. For example, I may have a rotation in a quality department while learning about international trade. However, I have found that most things will enhance each other eventually even if it is not completely aligned. Also, a lot of the qualification has enhanced my soft skills such as project management which I can use throughout nearly all roles.

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The benefits available are great and the working environment is friendly and supportive. It is a great place to work where personal growth and development is encouraged massively. It is also a very diverse place to work and I have met some incredibly interesting people who have taught me a lot.