What do our apprentices both past and present say about completing an Apprenticeship at Ipswich Borough Council?
Being an apprentice has provided many opportunities for me including having the opportunities of shadowing coworkers when needed and learning and developing my skills on the job.
My apprenticeship with Ipswich Borough Council has benefited me greatly, learning lots in an unfamiliar field and about the varying services the Council provides.
The Council’s apprenticeship scheme is very good as it gives you the opportunity to gain skills and experience in the workplace.
Since starting, I have had a great time learning the trade with great mentors. I've learnt many additional skills separate from the trade itself, such as time management and important people skills from working with both customers and colleagues
An Apprenticeship Electrician with Ipswich Borough Council is a rewarding opportunity as it creates the foundations for pursuing a career within construction.
Ipswich Borough Council prides itself on its Apprenticeships, they have provided me with support at each step of the qualification
Completing an apprenticeship at Ipswich Borough Council has allowed me to completely change my career path. I have been able to learn, work and earn simultaneously which has been an invaluable experience
With the support of my colleagues, assessors and the Apprentice Network I have learnt a wide range of important skills such as time management, business communications and project delivery.
Deciding to do an apprenticeship was one of the best career choices I have made. Going to University didn’t seem like the best financial option for me, so being able to earn whilst gaining a qualification and receiving first-hand experience was a great benefit.
The support I have received has been incredible and has really helped build my confidence, the apprenticeship has given me the skills and experience to be able to secure a permanent role at Ipswich Borough Council, and I am really looking forward to continuing my professional development with a great company.