“I’m so happy with how much I’ve learnt since coming to the Chamber. My employer was supported all the way through thanks to my training adviser”

“The Fast Track to an Apprenticeship programme definitely helped, before doing the course my CV was boring and didn’t have much information in and I didn’t have much confiden…"

“When you apply for jobs now, employers are looking for experience. So I’m glad I’ve done an Apprenticeship and have got that experience.”

“I was at college but I wasn’t enjoying the education side of it like the exams and A levels. “My Apprenticeship got me financially stable at an early stage and I love wha…"

“The course stood out as it was something different. It offered me the chance to learn whilst in a working environment. Even though we were there to learn we were treated like…"

“I’m earning as well as learning. Personally I didn’t want to go to university and study for three or four years as you’re not guaranteed a job at the end of it. “Now …"

“I was able to look into jobs that I didn’t know existed. Starting Point helped me find jobs that were suitable for me in terms of the hours and pay. I’m quite artistic and m…"

“I like how much support the Chamber gives you through the Apprenticeship. The company have supported me as well. “Taking on this Apprenticeship has been really helpful and …"

“The range of different activities on the Fast Track to Apprenticeships course really appealed to me; you learn how to apply for jobs and what to expect in a business environment…"

“ I feel like I find the practical tasks enriching and I’ve learned a lot more by being hands on than I would have done if I was learning from a book.”