Georgia Dickson

Business Administration Apprenticeship

“When considering my options for further education I knew I wanted to learn in a hands-on environment as A Level education didn’t suit me. I was also keen to get into work to earn money and doing an apprenticeship has enabled me to do both of these. I have gained knowledge of Business and Administration as well as gaining valuable work skills that have helped me to progress to promotions within the company that I work for.

I attended a day release course in which we covered a wide range of subjects within Business and working day to day has given me the administration experience which has got me so far. Now I have been promoted I am able to study an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.

 Working alongside learning has helped to shape my career path. Once I have completed my Advanced Apprenticeship I plan to train as an Accountant – I’d never have found myself doing that if I hadn’t done this Apprenticeship.”

Tim Jones

Bricklaying Apprenticeship

“My apprenticeship allowed me to set up my own business.”
Tim joined Stratford-upon-Avon College after completing a course in horticulture. He has now completed his Level 2 course in Bricklaying and has set up his own business. He will also be attending college next year on a part-time basis to complete his Level 3 in Bricklaying.

Angela Unwin
Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Catering

Angela has successfully completed both her Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship before re-enrolling on a Patisserie and Confectionary course.

Angela commenced her career in catering, assisting in a golf club kitchen before using the experience and skill she has learnt on the apprenticeship programme to secure a position at the award winning Ardencote Manor Hote.  Angela will happily tell you how much she has developed as a chef during her training and is already looking to develop her career further by completing the Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

Robert Clack

Electrical Apprenticeship

Robert was amongst the first group of electrical apprentices that were taken on by Stratford-upon-Avon College. After successfully completing an Advanced Apprenticeship with a major local contractor he decided to set up in business on his own. Recently he has taken on his own apprentice. Rob commented that being an apprentice had “given him the skills he needed to fulfil his ambition to work for himself”.