Louise left school without a future career path in mind, but with a certainty that 6th Form, and university weren’t for her. So, what did she plan to do next?
Louise’s Aim’s
• To find a role that she would enjoy.
• A role that would offer support and encouragement.
• A role where she could improve her existing skills.
• A role allowing Louise to learn on the job.
Journey to Success
During the process of researching possible pathways to take next, Louise came across a Facebook Ad hiring for a customer service role at TH March. Due to having previous experience within a customer-based job she felt that it was a role she may enjoy. Upon starting her apprenticeship at TH March Louise has been on the receiving end of much help and support from her colleagues and team leaders, many of whom have also been through the apprenticeship route and were able to pass on helpful advice surrounding how they worked through their own. As a result of this Louise has been able to thoroughly enjoy her time at TH March.
Louise chose to take on an apprenticeship with Skills Group, to allow her the opportunity to learn on the job and apply that knowledge, as well as real life work examples into her ongoing coursework. Her apprenticeship has allowed her to start her career without the worry of gaining qualifications before she was able to find a job suited to her, or the worry of student loans in order to further her learning. Through using Skills Group Louise was given valuable guidance and advice from her assessor Ethan to gain the best grade she could in her qualification.
Having an apprenticeship has helped Louise understand that you can start at the bottom and work your way to the top. It just goes to show that you don’t have to go to college or university to get a ‘good’ job. It’s better to do what works for you!