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Degree Apprentice Project Manager Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I track documents recieved and distribute these accordingly, i track actions that are on wider members of the team, i conduct checks to ensure all information methods are up to date
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme thoroughly especially the fact our placements will change each year meaning that i will be exposed to lots of different areas of the business.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I feel i have developed my confidence and leadership skills. This apprenticeship has also allowed me to improve my professionalism with working in a professional environment

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive lots of support we have 12 weekly reviews and can contact our skills coach at any time with and queries or concerns
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive support from the training provider, however as you don't know the lecturers as well as say your skills coach it may feel more uncomfortable talking to them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
very well as they provide you with context of why certain activities must take place in order for the project to run successfully
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 would like to get more actively involved in STRETCH activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I really enjoy both my job and the course i complete at uni
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do background research or talk to someone within the business, this could be someone you know or make use of things such as LinkedIn
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