Amaash Lone
 
How did you first become involved in this apprenticeship scheme? I went to a career’s show at The Hive, Worcester where a lady recommended looking for apprenticeships on the government website.
What’s something you didn’t know/expect about an apprenticeship that has surprised you? I didn’t expect to learn so much so quickly and was very surprised in the trust the company puts in its youth prospects.
What qualities do you think it takes to thrive as an insurance apprentice? You have to be confident and most importantly be willing to learn and work hard.
What advice would you give anyone considering an apprenticeship? I’d highly recommend it for people who are like me and were confused about which route they want to take. An apprenticeship not only furthers your education but puts you in the real world too.
 
Harry Atkinson
 
How did you first become involved in this apprenticeship scheme? I applied for the apprenticeship via the government apprenticeship scheme.
What’s something you didn’t know/expect about an apprenticeship that has surprised you? The speed of the course – as you’re working whilst learning, the time flies by.
What qualities do you think it takes to thrive as an insurance apprentice? You have to be patient, forward-thinking and have to be determined to learn – as there is so much to learn in insurance.
What advice would you give anyone considering an apprenticeship? I would heavily recommend an apprenticeship as you earn to learn, whereas with university you’re often stuck with debt. It is useful if you don’t know what you want to do, so just throw yourself into something and hope for the best!

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