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Project Management Degree Apprentice (Shared Services) Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Preston

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Working with an external company who are the PM for projects where BAE is the customer. My role is Governance and Assurance as opposed to a 'typical' PM role
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoy it, lots of support provided throughout

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
IT, leadership, collaboration, communication

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As someone has is experiencing lots of personal circumstances I have lots of support around me e.g. line manager, mentors, Skills Coaches, University
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Think there could be more support provided throughout the modules e.g. practical modules being delivered online was difficult for a lot of apprentices
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Being able to apply the theory learnt at uni to the placement is really useful
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
lots of support for apprentices and a lot of opportunities to further our career once we graduate from university.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Take the opportunities that are on offer
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