National Apprenticeship Week 2024 – Case Studies

6 February, 2024

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! To acknowledge the great work that has been happening throughout the year, we are sharing some fantastic case studies.

Read about some of the apprenticeships being offered at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. We spoke to Shelly Theaker and Julie Herrick about their experiences of offering apprenticeships as well as two apprentices at the trust, Melissa Foley and Liam Holdsworth.

“Balancing full time employment, family life and university work is not easy but totally worth it in the end. If the opportunity is given to complete an apprenticeship – this approach is best as you get to learn on the job.” Melissa Foley

Read about Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Hospital here.

Katie Clarkson-Berry is a Level 6 Occupational Therapist (Degree) apprentice working at the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

“The apprenticeship offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the journey doesn’t end with obtaining your degree.

Read more about Katie here.

We spoke to Claire Greenall who is a Level 6 Dietitian (Degree) apprentice with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. She spoke about her experiences of undertaking an apprenticeship.

Read about her experiences here.