Digital and Technology Solutions Apprentice Review
at BT Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Ipswich
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
3.6/5
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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
Working alongside BT Network Engineers to Build, Fix and Operate BTs Core Network
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
As an apprentice you aren't relied upon for operational use towards the business, this enables you the time to develop and grow. However you are still a well respected member of the team and treated as valued member of staff.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Presenting, Team Work, Office Fundamentals, Linux command line, Configuration syntax of several vendor devices.
Networking Fundamentals, Hardware and Protocols
Networking Fundamentals, Hardware and Protocols
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme itself is very organised with a full team in place to deal with apprentices specifically, enabling you to reach out into different areas and keep you in the loop.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer is very supportive with study given further time off away from work if more studying is required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
University is an unorganised training provider, leaving students without the correct tools to engage and participate in the learning required fully. This is picked up by BT as a result.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Modules of the degree sometime cannot be directly applied to our role due to technology advancing so quickly and training content not being adapted to this.
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
Onsite association just to deal with people looking to join sports societies ranging from football all the way to sailing. Networking dealt with by another organisation within BT with a strong representative within Diversity.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Above average paid apprenticeship with great job perks also, Job security seems very good as well as learning through the job with a great work environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Don't be put off by the amount of applicants that a received each year, because if you do manage to succeed you will not look back.
