In 2009 Ikrah was recruited through Rotherham College of Arts and Technology as a Business Administration Apprentice for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Her apprenticeship began after leaving school, enabling her to develop an early insight into a business environment.

 

Throughout her time with the council, Ikrah has had the opportunity to lend support to teams in a variety of sections within the Environment and Development Services Directorate of the council, gaining valuable knowledge and experience along the way.

 

When asked about her time as an apprentice Ikrah said, “I struggled at first to get used to the difference between being at school and a busy office environment but people were patient and supportive so I quickly picked up new skills and got into the work routine.”

 

Ikrah attended Rotherham College of Arts and Technology for half a day per week as part of her apprenticeship in order to study for a Level 2 in Business Administration.

 

In 2010 Ikrah was successful in securing a permanent position as a Business Administration Assistant after competing against many other candidates throughout the interview process. Ikrah’s apprenticeship experience is one she is keen to recommend to others.

 

"I was amazed and delighted when I got this job especially at this current difficult time. I would recommend being an apprentice to anyone as you get to learn and gain experience at the same time.”

 

 

 

Level 3 IT and Telecommunications Professional Apprentice - Bradley Lake

Bradley Lake has made a fantastic impression on his employers at local IT company Wired@Work.

 

Bradley is studying the Level 3 IT and Telecommunications Professional Apprenticeship and is pleased with the route he has chosen to climb the career ladder. The apprenticeship has given Bradley the opportunity to progress well within the organisation and receive positive feedback from senior management.

 

When asked to describe his apprenticeship experience Bradley said, “The apprenticeship has exceeded my expectations. Wired@Work has given me confidence to develop my skills and the ability to meet customer requirements. On a clients request I am now working with one of the businesses key customers to provide on-site support and I am thriving on this added responsibility.”

 

 

 

 

As a Level 3 IT and Telecommunications Professional apprentice you will become part of the IT industry. The IT industry develops computer solutions that help businesses and individuals become more successful in their work. IT professionals serve customers in all types of business. They could be developing software or websites, helping companies set up new systems, or training people to use their IT facilities. IT apprentices will study software installation, communication skills and technical fault diagnosis, and gain an IT qualification from a recognised group such as Microsoft or CompTIA. The industry is looking for 142,000 new workers over the next three years, so the career prospects are excellent.