WorkWise Apprenticeships

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

9 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhere could an apprenticeship take you? For someone starting out in a trade, the opportunities might go much further than they first imagine.In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Jacob talks to Paul Whitter, Electrical Manager at Mountjoy, about his 33-year career with the company, the responsibilities that come with managing an electrical team and what he looks for when recruiting and developing the next generation of electricians.It's the final episode in our opening series of conversations with Mountjoy ...

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

11 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereGetting an apprenticeship is only the beginning. What happens once you walk through the door?In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Express FM presenter Bradley Barlow talks to Charlotte Seymour, HR Talent Business Partner at Mountjoy, about recruiting apprentices, helping young people make the transition into the workplace and the support they need to build successful careers.It's the second of our opening three conversations looking at apprenticeships from an employer's perspective, before our student inte...

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Wednesday, 30 September 2026

11 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereThe WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast is back for Season 2, and this time we're starting on the other side of the interview table.Throughout our first season, we heard directly from apprentices about their experiences, the different routes they'd taken, what they'd learned and the opportunities their apprenticeships had opened up.Before we meet our next group of apprentices, Season 2 begins by hearing from the people responsible for recruiting, supporting and developing them.Across our first three episodes, we'll speak to managers abou...

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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

6 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereHow do you turn a qualification into a long-term career, and what happens after you complete your training?In Episode 10 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Morgan speaks to Cameron Croft about his journey into carpentry, the importance of gaining practical experience, and how a structured training programme is helping him take the next step in his career.Cameron joined the business in August 2025 as a Carpenter Improver after successfully completing his NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry. The Improver role provides an important bridge bet...

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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

12 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereSometimes the career you end up loving isn't the one you originally planned.In Episode 9 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Angel talks to Brian Muzuva, a Trainee Quantity Surveyor with Mountjoy, about how a T-Level industry placement helped him discover a career in construction and ultimately led to a permanent role.Brian's interest in construction actually stretches back to his time at school in Zimbabwe, where he studied the basics of building and construction. After moving to the UK, however, he initially planned to study A-...

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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

7 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat happens after you complete an apprenticeship? How do you decide which career path is right for you?In Episode 8 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Callum speaks to Joe Harvey about his apprenticeship journey, the skills he developed along the way, and why he chose to specialise in plumbing.Joe began his career in September 2023 as a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprentice while studying at City of Portsmouth College. During the two-year programme, he spent one day each week at college while gaining valuable hands-on experie...

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Wednesday, 26 August 2026

13 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat does a Quantity Surveyor do, and how can an apprenticeship help you build a career in the construction industry while earning a degree?In Episode 7 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Leon speaks to Aidan Whitlock about his journey into quantity surveying, the opportunities that apprenticeships can offer, and why he believes they are a fantastic route into the industry.Aidan began his career at Mountjoy in November 2022 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. In the role, he supported the commercial team with costing projects and ga...

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Wednesday, 19 August 2026

11 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereHow do you go from delivering materials to training for a highly specialised engineering role?In Episode 6 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Tim speaks to Josh Gascoigne about his journey into the construction and maintenance industry, the opportunities that can come from working hard, and what it's like to train in a specialist field.Josh joined the business in August 2024 as a Materials Delivery Driver, helping to keep projects running smoothly by ensuring teams had the equipment and materials they needed. While this role gav...

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Wednesday, 12 August 2026

13 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat does it take to progress from answering calls to leading teams and overseeing compliance?In Episode 5 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Darcy speaks to Bradley Wilson about his career journey, the importance of leadership development, and how an apprenticeship helped him take the next step in his career.Bradley joined the organisation in January 2022 as a Call Handler. Through hard work, strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, he quickly made an impact and became known for delivering consistently high standar...

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Wednesday, 5 August 2026

8 minutes

If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat happens when you discover a new career path and decide to take the leap?In Episode 4 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Hannah speaks to Josh Williams about his journey from working in an office-based operational role to training as an electrical apprentice.Josh began his career in February 2022 as a Call Handler, where he quickly established himself as a reliable and capable member of the team. Just six months later, he was promoted to Deputy Resource Controller, taking on greater responsibility and helping to coordinate d...

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Wednesday, 29 July 2026

11 minutes

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...

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Wednesday, 22 July 2026

13 minutes

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...

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Monday, 20 July 2026

10 minutes

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...

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