Meet our apprentice George

George is a digital marketing executive here at the National Careers Service.

He is currently completing a Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship and has previously finished a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

George

I always knew I wanted to work in a business related role but I just didn’t have enough experience to get the job I wanted.

My careers adviser mentioned that an apprenticeship could be a way to gain experience by learning on the job while earning a wage. Not to mention gaining a qualification too.


"For me, the business admin apprenticeship was a great way to get a foot in the door and get the experience I needed to progress into my ideal job."

I researched and found a business admin apprenticeship which gave me experience in lots of different business areas. That’s how I discovered a real passion for marketing.

Once I completed the first apprenticeship, I stayed with the company and they put me onto a digital marketing apprenticeship to develop specialist skills like blog writing and video editing.


"One of the best things about my apprenticeship was having the opportunity to try different aspects of the business."

My employer gave me the time to study then I practiced the skills first hand in a real work setting.

It was a juggle at times and I had to work hard but the rewards were worth it.


"I’m ambitious and enjoy learning, so my apprenticeship let me learn while also earning a wage – the best of both worlds."

Since completing this apprenticeship I’ve been promoted to a digital marketing executive and worked on projects like organising online events for National Apprenticeship Week.

I am much more confident now and would like to do a degree level apprenticeship. One day, I hope to be a freelance marketing executive.

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