neaco HEC Kit chats to Cerise Mangat and Poppy Able, apprentices in the Nuclear Industry with EDF Energy. Cerise is a Supply Chain Degree Apprentice for the Hinkley Point C Project, and Poppy is a Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprentice for Sizewell B. Some of the things they talk about are: • How they first became interested in apprenticeships • The route from high-school, including work experience and A-Levels • What a typical is week like • What kind of support is given from the employer/training provider • The highlights of their apprenticeship • The importance of apprenticeships in this sector ..read more

neaco HEC Kit chats to Rachel Kerry, Head of Human Resources at Sizewell C. Sizewell C nuclear power station is a proposed nuclear power station that will be built on the Suffolk coast. For more information visit https://www.edfenergy.com/energy/nuclear-new-build-projects/sizewell-c. Some of the things they talk about are: • How apprenticeships at Sizewell C are part of the growing need for jobs in the ‘green’ sector • Examples of the types of vacancies/courses offered • Starting salaries/benefits • What the study-element of the course is like • What the first steps a young person should take ..read more

Apprenticeships that link into sustainability and the green sector are on the increase. neaco HEC (and ex-Geography teacher) Kit discusses the future of apprenticeships in the green sector with Anna West from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education, including why IATE has set up a 'Green Apprenticeship Advisory Panel' (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/about/how-we-do-it/green-apprenticeship-advisory-panel/) Some of the things they talk about are: - Who the Institute is - Why they felt the need to set up a Green Apprenticeship Advisory Panel - How do we know the g ..read more

In this episode, Kit talks to Jake Saville, who at 18, is just finishing up school to embark on a Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship with Stephenson Harwood LLP, an International Law firm based in London. This episode was recorded on Friday 4th June 2021.  Some of the things they talk about are: - How Jake decided to pursue an apprenticeship in law - His top tips to give you the best chance people to succeed in a very competitive application process - How to go about picking the right employer that suits you and your circumstances - Not letting learning difficulties such as dyslexia stop y ..read more

Listen to a compelling story about Charlotte's experience of university and events that led up to it, regarding their evolving sexual and gender identity. Charlotte is now completing a Masters degree in Philosophy at the University of East Anglia. *CONTENT WARNING* Mentions of mental health issues, isolation, social anxiety and bullying. If you are affected by any part of the discussion, please reach out. You can find some support services below under 'links'. neaco Take Your Place values your feedback. Give us your thoughts for a chance to win a £25 Love2Shop Voucher! https://cambridge.eu.qua ..read more

In this episode, Kit talks to four employees at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who trained as apprentices. We welcome back James Dillon and Izzy Elwood from the previous episode (#28), who are joined by colleagues Ellen Mason and Ella Burrow. Some of the things they talk about are: - The apprenticeship course and their route to them from high-school - The interview process - What a typical week is like - How it feels to be 'earning while you learn' - How apprentices are supported - The kind of support from their employer and training provider - The highlights of doing an apprenticeship Vi ..read more

In this episode, Kit talks to James Dillon and Izzy Ellwood at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) about the apprenticeships they offer. James is Human Resources Officer, overseeing apprenticeships at the CPS. Izzy is Recruitment Marketing and Communications Assistant, responsible for the delivery of marketing and advertising across both internal and external recruitment campaigns. Some of the things they talk about are: - Who the CPS are and the kind of job roles you can do with them - Recommendations for work experience that would help with an application - Starting salaries and benefits - W ..read more

In this episode is a quick 5 minute summary about what the 'Take Your Apprenticeship' podcast is all about, giving you snippets and nuggets why you should have a listen to our episodes! This was showcased at the Office For Students' Uni Connect Virtual Conference that took place on Wednesday 31st March 2021 (https://www.sunoutreach.org/events/uni-connect-virtual-conference/) This episodes features clips from: - Episode 1 (Mythbusting) - Episode 5 (Apprenticeships at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals) - Episode 24 (Highlights From National Apprenticeship Week 2021) - Episode 22 (Police A ..read more

In this episode, we replay our National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (#NAW2021) interview with an alumni apprentice. neaco Higher Education & Apprenticeship Champion Rio talks to Luke Bendall. Luke works as a Business Analyst helping deliver change in relation to processes and technology within Direct Line Group. Prior to becoming a Business Analyst, Luke completed a Level 3 Certificate in Providing Financial Services & a Level 3 Diploma in providing Customer Service, both of which were completed under the same apprenticeship. Luke then completed a higher apprenticeship as a Business Analy ..read more

In this episode, we replay our National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (#NAW2021) talk from Fred Bocchetti-Dunn, School engagement coordinator at The AIM Group. Fred talks about: - What are apprenticeships and how they work - How you find apprenticeships and what local opportunities there are - Useful resources - How COVID-19 has affected apprenticeships Our previous episode (24) gave highlights of our #NAW2021 programme, crammed full of useful hints, tips and insights into apprenticeships. Do check it out! Please take the time to give us feedback on this podcast episode: tinyurl.com/TYApod Don't fo ..read more