Case Studies

Explore real apprenticeship journeys, from initial applications through to completing training and launching careers, with honest accounts of challenges and rewards.

A Day in the Life of an Apprentice Funeral Director

Follow Kerry as she trades her care home job for a funeral director apprenticeship and discovers what the role actually involves day to day.

From Apprentice to Business Owner: A Case Study

Lee left school with no plans, started a mechanics apprenticeship by chance, and built his own successful car repair business before turning 25.

How I Chose My Apprenticeship: a Case Study

Greg, 18 from Norfolk, explains how he balanced his interests with available options to pick his apprenticeship in mechanics.

My Apprenticeship: A Case Study

Katy shares how she went from uncertain about her future to landing a beauty apprenticeship that combined hands-on work with structured training.

Taking the Next Step After an Apprenticeship: A Case Study

Karen finished her beauty apprenticeship and needed a plan, here's how she found her next opportunity, including an unexpected cruise ship job offer.

What an Apprentice Added to My Business: A Case Study

A travel agency owner shares how hiring his first apprentice changed his hiring mindset and strengthened his business.