Episodes
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat is it really like to start an apprenticeship, learn multiple trades, and then specialise in a career you enjoy?In Episode 3 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, student interviewer Oscar sits down with Leon Chappell to discuss his journey from apprentice to Carpentry Improver and the skills he has developed along the way.Leon began his career in September 2023 as a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprentice while studying at City of Portsmouth College. During his two-year apprenticeship, he spent one day each week at college whi...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWelcome to the very first 'official' episode of the Workwise Apprenticeship Podcast.In this episode, Darcy sits down with Harvey Clemson-Day to talk about his journey into apprenticeships, the opportunities that helped him get started, and what life is really like as a Property Maintenance Apprentice.Harvey's story is a great example of how there isn't always one straight path into a career. Before beginning his apprenticeship, Harvey joined Mountjoy through the HTP Employability Scheme. The programme is designed to support young peo...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereChoosing your next step after school or college can feel like a daunting decision. Whether you're considering sixth form, university, an apprenticeship or heading straight into work, it isn't always easy to know which path is right for you.That's exactly why the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast was created.In this special introductory episode, we hear from the three organisations behind the project: Cheryl Buggy, Co-Founder and Chair of Express FM, Simon Ingram, Managing Director of Mountjoy, and David Lycett, Assistant Principal at C...