How is the process of beginning your apprenticeship?

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How does the first 1-3 months in your apprenticeship feel like

1 Iman (Business Programme Manager | Degree Apprentice) 3 weeks ago
Iman

I would say it definitely depends on the company, so this can vary, but overall this is what you can expect!Usually, your first week to first month will be an onboarding period where you get to understand your organisation and team (getting to know the company, HR policies, how your team works, and general introductions etc)From the first to the second month, there’s often a lot of training and learning about your role, which may include shadowing other team members or your manager. You might also be paired with a workplace buddy who sets you tasks and helps train you [link removed] terms of your apprenticeship, within the first month you should have met your training provider and been assigned a skills coach. This person will be your main point of contact for all things related to your apprenticeship such as reviews, progress check-ins, and overall learning support. Your organisations apprenticeship lead and training provider will also be in contact to ensure you are making steady progress in your [link removed] the third month, don’t worry you’re not expected to know everything! However, you’ll likely start having more opportunities to take on tasks independently. In terms of your apprenticeship learning, you should now be regularly attending your study days/lectures/webinars and completing any assignments, academic activities, or projects that have been set for you.

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