In the lead up to leaving Bede Sixth Form College after completing A levels, George wasn’t 100% confident that university was the right next step for him.

"I knew a degree didn’t always offer placement opportunities, and that I’d come out of it with potentially little to no work experience. I wanted to expand my horizons to all the options available, and as I was familiar with the Etc. I started a Bespoke Employer Led Programme with Stockton Riverside College, L1 Business Administration and Employability Skills, and the rest is history!"

The 19-year-old is now apprentice administrator at Stockton Riverside College, working towards his L3 Business Admin. Praising the supportive team at the college he said: "The team I work with are so friendly and approachable. The role itself is always different; I’m constantly problem solving and thinking on my feet – excellent transferable skills for the future."

What advice would George give to anyone considering an apprenticeship? Think about what you enjoy is his main message. He said: "Are you academic or practical in your learning style? Think about that, and what you enjoy when making the decision. It’s so personal, and every path has its value."

Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike, from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector.

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