Apprentice Stories is where you'll find interviews with PETA apprentices. They'll discuss the apprenticeship route to employment, their training programmes and why it was their preferred choice over college or university.
You'll hear from our apprentice engineers, IT and software developers, digital marketers, project managers and more.
22nd Mar 2024
Through her business administration apprenticeship, Leila has gained experience in different areas of the company and developed a passion for customer service.
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23rd Feb 2024
Ella’s journey into her apprenticeship came from a desire to pursue a different path after completing her GCSEs. Opting for a practical approach, she embraced the opportunity to work, earn, and learn simultaneously whilst developing her digital marketing skills.
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16th Feb 2024
Embarking on an apprenticeship in engineering was a natural choice for Olha, driven by her fascination with creating, operating, and problem-solving in a field that she believes holds the key to the future.
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9th Feb 2024
Gabbi works in marketing, but her business admin apprenticeship has allowed her to explore other areas of the company and consider her future opportunities after completing her apprenticeship.
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7th Feb 2024
Management apprentice Kirby didn’t finish college or go to university, but that hasn’t stopped her from finding success in her career.
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Hear how one of our engineering apprentices, Henry, is getting on with his apprenticeship and what his aspirations are for the future, beyond completing his programme with PETA.
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14th Apr 2023
Hear from our Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice, George, and learn more about why he chose an apprenticeship with PETA.
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4th Apr 2022
engineering, technical skills
James Magee left school and started college, but halfway through his first year he realised full-time classroom learning was no longer for him and that he wanted to start earning a wage. He knew of PETA from school visits and as his strengths lay in IT, he decided to explore apprenticeships in that area.
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24th Jan 2022
professional skills, self improvement, technical skills
When Hannah Baldwin felt like she was being overlooked for promotions at work, she decided to take control of her career.
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14th Jan 2022
business improvement, management
A SURGE in confidence is leading business administration apprentice Lewis Heath on to a four-year degree in project management.
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27th Sep 2021
computer applications, technical skills
Michael didn’t think university would suit him as he prefers to learn in a more hands-on way. When he discovered that an apprenticeship would allow him to do this, whilst also earning a wage, he was keen to get started.
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20th Sep 2021
computer applications, technical skills
A course James studied at college made him completely change his career plan! After college, higher education did not appeal to him, but he was keen to gain more knowledge and experience so an apprenticeship seemed the ideal solution.
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1st Jul 2021
computer applications, professional skills, self improvement
After leaving college with poor grades, George was unsure of his next steps. When he discovered that an apprenticeship was an option for him, he jumped at the chance to build his skills and tackle new challenges…
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20th Jan 2021
business improvement, professional skills, self improvement
As Lauren neared the end of her college course, she was unsure what to do next. Her Dad suggested she consider a PETA apprenticeship and she’s glad she did!
5th Oct 2020
marketing skills, professional skills
Lisa is a Digital Marketing Apprentice with leading accountancy firm, Diverso. Learn about Lisa's journey so far and why she decided an apprenticeship was the right path for her.
21st Sep 2020
network infrastructure, software engineering, technical skills
Meet Connor, Carrera's new IT Support Engineer, who kick-started his career with an IT Apprenticeship at PETA.
14th Sep 2020
network infrastructure, software engineering, technical skills
Discover how school leaver, Billy, worked his way up the career ladder to become a Network Engineering Apprentice working for a local school in Cowplain.
8th Aug 2019
Business Administration Apprentice, Carrie, from Gosport shares why she chose an apprenticeship over traditional college or university routes.
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29th Jul 2019
engineering
Joey, a former pupil at Warblington School from Cosham, discusses his training as an engineering apprentice.
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8th Jul 2019
Business Administration Apprentice, Gemma, from Bedhampton, explains why apprenticeships are the way forward for young people in Portsmouth.
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