Katie – Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

“I went to university for a year, but it just wasn’t for me, so I dropped out. I thought an apprenticeship was a good way to get the experience but also still be a form of education. When I started the apprenticeship, I was very quiet, especially at work. I have gained confidence, and I don’t think I would have gotten that if I had gone for a normal job.” – Katie

“So far in my apprenticeship I have achieved the Employee Recognition Award at work. I have also been given the responsibility of my own subcontractor to deal with. I feel like I am a lot more confident now working on my own, and I am not afraid to ask for help if I need it now. I feel like my tutor has helped me a lot with my confidence by pushing me to do presentations and professional discussions to boost my confidence. Typically I go quiet, and I know this is something I need to work on. I think the lessons we do are really useful, and it makes me go back and look at the business and think about it in ways I hadn’t thought before.” – Katie

“My goals for the rest of the apprenticeship are to focus on my presentation skills and continue to boost my confidence a little bit.
Once the apprenticeship is finished, hopefully, I will gain full-time employment and then potentially a managerial position if one becomes available.” – Katie