Manchester Met is one of the UK's leading providers of 度的学徒制 有成功的记录. 有各种各样的 项目 offered to help businesses upskill their current talent or attract skilled apprentices to grow their business, we are an Ofsted Grade 1 Outstanding provider and the top-rated university for 度的学徒制.*
你为什么选择学位学徒?
I was first introduced to the idea of an apprenticeship whilst at college, my brother had just started his own auditing apprenticeship, 所以我亲眼目睹了它的好处. 他可以远程工作，也可以在办公室工作. 最重要的是, 他的学业得到了资助, in addition to being paid and gaining valuable work experience.
This to me sounded ideal and as university was never the route I planned to follow, I decided to try and find an apprenticeship suitable for me. My only concern was whether it would be as socially exciting as going to university. 不幸的是, 当时, my college only advertised business or practical apprenticeships, 例如, 管道或砌砖, so it took me a while to realise there were creative apprenticeships out there.
你是如何获得学徒资格的?
The application process for Christie’s was very extensive. I applied in November 2019 and progressed to the next two stages of taking tests so that the company could assess my skill set and how I handle situations. After that, there was a video interview, followed by another behaviour-based assessment. 最后阶段是为期两天的评估中心.
I joined Christie’s in a cohort of over 20 apprentices, 因为这是三级学徒, 我的合同15个月后到期. I was happy to have achieved my Level 3 qualification but wanted to progress to a greater challenge. So, I asked my manager if she thought it would be possible for me to continue within a design role at Christie’s, 在获得学位的同时.
As this was agreed upon, I began searching for a suitable university degree. 经过几周的尝试，我发现了 Creative Digital Design Professional Degree Apprenticeship 基于 数字艺术学院(SODA) 我立刻意识到这就是适合我的节目.
LOOKING BACK OVER YOUR TIME (SO FAR), HOW HAVE YOU FOUND THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE?
The experience so far has really helped build my confidence within the workplace. I feel like I now have a level of expertise where I can offer value to my team, 我很享受新的职责.
I would say the most challenging part of being a degree apprentice is time management. It is easy to find yourself getting consumed in a project at work, leaving your assignment to the last minute but with support from my manager and skills coach I am slowly finding that perfect balance of work and university. Being on campus is great as I get to socialise with my classmates, 它提供了一个风景的变化.
HOW ARE YOU HOPING A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP WILL SUPPORT YOUR CAREER PROGRESSION?
自从开始这个项目以来, I have found myself more frequently thinking as a designer would, asking more questions and looking at the intention behind designs. The exercises we have done in class have challenged me to be more innovative. 除此之外, 我也从整体上拓宽了我的设计知识, from history and theories to best practices and design platforms.
I feel optimistic about the position I will be in at the end of my degree. Not only will I be fully qualified for a creative director role, but I will also have completed many years of valuable work experience within a well-known luxury business. 在未来的某个时候, I would love to start my own company and I think this programme will help inspire me creatively.
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP WITH MANCHESTER MET?
The facilities at the university are great, and I find the tutors to be very personable. 到目前为止，我在整个旅程中都得到了支持, and any challenges have been addressed quickly and efficiently, 非常感谢.
The programme is a big commitment, but it is worth it if you can truly apply yourself to it. 在一天结束的时候, 我想取得好成绩, 不仅是为了我自己，也是为了展示给佳士得, that they made the correct decision in funding my degree.
你对未来的学位学徒有什么建议吗?
有时当你工作和学习的时候, it is easy to slip into the habit of only doing the jobs assigned to you, 虽然这是你应该做的, 你可能会发现自己没有挑战性. Be proactive within your role and ask for more responsibility when desired.
You could even think up your own project to present back to the company. This will help you stand out to your team and build your confidence as a designer.
Manchester Metropolitan University offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate apprenticeships in several areas. 点击这里了解更多信息(mmu.ac.英国/学徒制)
*RateMyApprenticeship Awards, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
