Business Support Apprentice Review

Item: Business Support Apprentice at BT Group
Rating: 4.5
Author: Anonymous

at BT Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Bristol

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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

4.4/5 - 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

Rotated around several different areas of the business (including: Project Management, Programme Management Office, and Contract Management).

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I have enjoyed rotating around different areas of the business and experiencing a wide range of roles. This has allowed me to gain a wide range of skills, and work with a range of stakeholders.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Skills developed include communication, stakeholder management, business finance, negotiation, presentation skills, managing & leading people, project management.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

My scheme has been structured in to four 12 month rotations. I have 20% study time each week which is designated for my university studies. Overall it has been well structured.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I have been supported over the course of my rotations with understanding and performing the role. I have also been supported with my studies and research for QA when needed.

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

4/5

Support from training provider includes weekly lectures, drop in sessions for assignments, an academic support team, as well as support from a skills coach.

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

4/5

I have been able to put learning from lectures and uni sessions in to practice, recognising key theories and feeding this in to my assignment.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Extra-curricular activities include: social events, future careers networking, supplier networking events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I have been able to learn and develop key skills and knowledge from rotating round the business. I have received coaching from experts in the field, and have been able to apply this to day-to-day activities.