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

Wanting to work as a funeral director might be considered an unusual choice for a young mother, but for Kerry Turner, it was exactly what she’d always want...

From Apprentice to Business Owner: A Case Study

Lee, 24, is a successful owner of a mechanics business, who learnt on the job as an apprentice. “When I was younger I was never really interested in anythi...

How I Chose My Apprenticeship: a Case Study

For Greg Chapman, 18, from Norfolk, choosing his apprenticeship was a balance between what he wanted and what was available. Greg explained how he utilised t...

My Apprenticeship: A Case Study

When Katy left school she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do until she spoke to her brother's friend who was doing an apprenticeship. "I knew that I didn’...

Taking the Next Step After an Apprenticeship: A Case Study

Karen, 20, started a beauty apprenticeship when she left school but had never thought any further than that until her apprenticeship was nearing its end. “...

What an Apprentice Added to My Business: A Case Study

William runs a small travel agency and when a business associate told him about the apprentice his company had hired, he decided to look into it. “I have b...