Elyse Curwen, Procurement Apprentice, Telent

Before starting your apprenticeship, did you know what to expect or have any concerns about studying an apprenticeship?

“I had a vague idea but I didn’t realise how good the support would be. I was scared prior to starting as it was all completely new to me however it soon eased upon my induction, as everything was explained thoroughly.”

How does the support you receive at SRSCC help you in working towards your Apprenticeship?

“It’s great to know that there’s always support available, the tutors are all more than happy to help and it makes me feel confident that when I need anything they’re there, the progress reviews are extremely helpful for this as it keeps you on track. The tutors relate a lot of the learning materials into real life scenarios to help you to understand and remember them which helps with revision.”

Have you experienced any struggles or tough moments along the way? If so, how have you overcome them?

“I got myself behind on assignments and tasks following my exam, I got overwhelmed with this and didn’t know where to start. Anjali was extremely understanding and accommodating, I worked hard to complete them and it felt such a relief.”

How has the Apprenticeship helped you grow as a person and develop your professional skills?

“I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone and ultimately this had led to an improvement in my personal and professional skills, mainly increasing my confidence.”

Have you had the opportunity to apply what you’ve learnt in real-world scenarios?

“Yes, even the little things such as being able to relate things back to the things that I’ve learnt, as this was all completely new to me.”

What are you enjoying most about your apprenticeship experience?

“I’m enjoying being able to ask questions, using the ‘apprentice’ card to see and learn things from others and meeting new people whether that’s through teams, on a workshop or in the office.”

What advice would you give to someone contemplating whether to enroll onto an Apprenticeship?

“Do it! It’s the perfect balance of studying practically and via textbook/classroom. There’s lots of support and guidance available from tutors and those within your organization who can help to mentor you.”

Have you considered continuing with the next level of study? Would you remain on Apprenticeship route or choose the commercial pathway?

“I have considered this however I will decide dependent on the career path that I choose to take upon completion of level 3.”

Elyse’s Line Manager commented, “I am pleased to see the positive impact the apprenticeship has had on Elyse. She has made great progress, both personally and professionally, stepping out of her comfort zone and growing in confidence significantly. The support system provided by SRSCC has been instrumental in her development, and it’s encouraging to know that being able to integrate real-life scenarios from our business into the learning has been effective. Elyse’s ability to apply learned concepts in real-world situations demonstrates the practical value of the programme and puts Elyse well on her way to achieving her career goals.”

The SRSCC Team would like to congratulate Elyse for standing out amongst 290 other Apprentice’s and consistently working hard. Keep it up, Elyse!