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Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2024

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
My role in my current placement involves creating lots of different packs and creating many different tackers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme. I think i have opportunities to grow through moving around the business and there is lots of support available.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills particularly in leadership and communication. I also have further developed existing skills such as team work since starting my apprenticeship

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well organised especially due to the size.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive support from every direction but early careers in particular is a great support system for apprentices within the organisation.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There support but not lots but this could be due to the volume of apprentices i guess.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Training allows me to put knowledge into practice and see the bigger picture and allows to to continuously develop to become a more well rounded employee.
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, we have apprentice socials, book clubs, networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE is s supportive place to work with lots of different opportunities to develop and succeed
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just apply. There's no harm in apply, even if you live away there support in place to do things such as house shares ect. Also, don't be nervous, especially in the interview, just be yourself :)
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