PR Apprentice ‑ Community Engagement Review

Item: PR Apprentice ‑ Community Engagement at Tarmac
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at Tarmac

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Graphic Design

Solihull

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

I look after creating and uploading content to the company's social media accounts and website, processing incoming donations requests and administrational duties.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I enjoy my programme very much. I feel I am improving my skill set and enjoy working with my colleagues and for the company. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and undertake a new qualification whilst having a job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have developed my writing skills and learnt new skills in using new applications (WordPress, Signal AI and Orlo), and how to write press releases, pitch to the media and reporting the coverage we have gained.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

I have to do an 80/20 split, meaning I dedicate at least one out of five days to completing my assignments. If I need more days, my manager supports this. I am getting the knowledge and experience within my role, both from the work experience and qualification.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I am very well supported by my employer. I I need extra days away from work to complete assignment, my line manager supports this. We also have weekly meetings to check on my progress and well being.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

I receive a lot of support from my coach at the PRCA and have monthly meetings with her and my line manager to check how I am and how far along I am in the qualification.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

I have picked up new knowledge from my qualification that I have been able to use in my daily activities. I am currently doing a research project which corelates to what I am doing in my role, and we will be able to use the conclusion on the project.

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

I have been involved in events and volunteering as part of my role.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

Why?

They are a brilliant, reliable, well-known company to work for, with a huge support network in place. They look after their employees and everyone is friendly and polite to work with. They want individuals to be themselves and trust in their employees.