Why did I look for an apprenticeship?
I looked for an apprenticeship when I came home from living in Atlanta, Georgia, USA for a Christmas break after taking part in a scholarship for my Ten-Pin Bowling. After being back for Christmas, I decided that I would like to be back in England and not return to USA as it was not for me as I had started studying a degree at the age of 16 and moved away from my family and was on my own thousands of miles away.
After deciding to stay back in England, I needed to get back into education as the law had changed to ‘staying in education until you are 18’. Firstly, I applied for a Level 1 Performing Arts course but unfortunately due to low numbers the course did not run.
What is the process of the applying for an apprenticeship?
After this hurdle, I decided that I would like to gain a qualification whilst earning money, so I went on to the apprenticeship website and saw City College Peterborough was offering a Business Administration Apprenticeship at their John Mansfield Campus. I was invited to their group registration where you get more information on apprenticeships and register your interest. In this group registration, I was taken for a 1-1 interview, where the recruitment team could see which role would best suit my personality, work ethic and aspirations.
After discussing the apprenticeships available, they recommended an apprenticeship that was becoming available at City College Peterborough, Brook Street Campus. After the registration, I then left the college and was advised I would receive a call regarding interview dates for the apprenticeships they recommended. Later that week I received a call offering me a job interview for the Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship at City College Peterborough, Brook Street Campus as well as an apprenticeship at a Doctors Practice in Orton.
My time at City College Peterborough has been amazing so far. I have had support throughout my time here from my line manager as well as the college in general.
Rhys Bean, Customer Service Apprentice at City College Peterborough