Ruben Thakuria, ICT Programme Manager at Manchester City Council, discusses how a 数字 and Technology Masters Degree Apprenticeship has helped advance his career and outlines his advice for future apprentices.
Applying for a Masters Degree Apprenticeship
I hadn’t previously considered undertaking a MSc course, mainly because of the associated costs and difficulty balancing it with a full-time job. 然而，一位同事提到 the Degree Apprenticeship opportunities at Manchester Metropolitan University 我渴望了解更多.
I was drawn to the Apprenticeship primarily because it includes provision from my employer for off-the-job time associated with the course, and also because the apprenticeship levy would cover all costs during the course. 出于这个原因, and the close relation of the course to my area of work, the Masters Apprenticeship was the obvious choice to enable me to continue my professional development.
The application process was straightforward and quick to complete, and I found I was able to clarify any questions with the relevant Manchester Met personnel very easily. Responses to queries were provided in a timely manner throughout the process.
The course links back very well to my current role within Manchester City Council, and it’s great that I can directly relate and apply what I’m learning into the workplace. Rather than being entirely academic exercises, the Apprenticeship focuses all learning around real-world situations, and assesses us based on how we are able to apply our learning to the workplace. As a student, this is a great way to consolidate everything we’re being taught. This ultimately helps the organisation perform at a higher level and provide better value for money to our service users.
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The Apprenticeship also provides a valuable opportunity to network with people in other industries. The teaching style focuses heavily on class discussions, and it is really useful to hear multiple viewpoints being raised.
自从开始学徒生涯以来, I have already been able to secure a promotion into a more senior role, with a greater reliance on the leadership skills and behaviours being taught in this Apprenticeship.
I am hoping that the Apprenticeship will support further career progression by providing me with an enhanced toolkit of skills and approaches which I can apply to the workplace, as well as a universally recognised Masters qualification.
作为一个学徒, 还有一个学徒的经理, 我强烈推荐给其他人. Degree 学徒制 present an opportunity that benefits both the individual, and the employer.
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I think future apprentices should seriously consider the commitment required before deciding to apply, as there is a significant amount of work involved. Even with the support for study in work time that is afforded to apprentices through this scheme, there is still a lot of work that has to be done in your own time, 这一点不应被低估.
I would also advise future apprentices to have discussions with their line managers before applying. It is really important that employers fully understand the commitment required from their side as well, and are prepared to give apprentices the support needed during the course.
这门课要求很高, and requires a level of exposure to a number of different workplace environments and situations to allow apprentices the opportunities to demonstrate the skills, 知识, and behaviours taught during the Apprenticeship.
For more information on Manchester Metropolitan University Degree 学徒制, visit our 网站 或通过 apprenticeships@mmu.ac.uk.
