At Everywhen, we’re committed to creating opportunities for everyone to learn, grow and thrive in their careers.
As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, we’re shining a light on colleagues from across our organisation who are building their skills through an apprenticeship, as well as those who’ve already completed one. Their stories reflect our belief that development should be accessible at every stage of a career – and that investing in our people is core to who we are.
“What appealed to me most about the apprenticeship was that it offered a structured way to grow - whether you’re completely new to insurance or already working in the industry. It gives you the chance to build solid technical knowledge while developing practical experience at the same time, which is something you don’t always get through traditional study routes.”
“For me, the most enjoyable part was the exposure to different areas of the business and learning directly from people with years of experience behind them. The biggest surprise was how quickly the learning boosted my confidence and helped me feel genuinely part of the profession.”
“If I were to give one piece of advice to anyone considering an apprenticeship, it would be to treat it as an investment in yourself - stay curious, ask questions, and make the most of the support around you.”
“You’ll grow far more than you expect.”
“What appealed to me the most about my apprenticeship was the opportunity to develop my knowledge whilst gaining a recognised qualification, all within my working hours. I have particularly valued gaining a deeper understanding of regulatory expectations and being able to apply this learning in practice in my day-to-day role.”
“What surprised me the most is how the learning has deepened my existing knowledge and strengthened my understanding of why we embed certain processes, even in areas where I already had strong knowledge. Overall, this has increased my confidence and effectiveness at work. Having the support and dedicated time from my manager has also been invaluable, enabling me to complete my off the job learning alongside my role.”
“My advice to anyone considering an apprenticeship would be to go for the opportunity. It is a great way to challenge yourself and gain practical skills that directly support your role, and you will be surprised at how much you can learn. I would also recommend discussing the commitment with your manager early on so you can plan your time effectively and ensure you are able to get the most from the experience.”
“I have worked in insurance for over 15 years and have learnt a lot from colleagues, research and the CPD we do every year.”
“I like to be the best at what I do and be the one that people come to for help, I completed an Aspiring Team leader apprenticeship which gave me great communication skills and how to speak with different people in different ways as not everyone is the same.”
“Once I had completed this I wanted more… I had got the bug – so asked to be put in to do my CII, I was told that I couldn’t do my CII because I wouldn’t learn anything I knew too much so not worth doing just that and from completing a pre apprenticeship interview it was decided I should be going in for my ACII.”
“I could’ve backed away and said “no thanks just wanted the CII” but as I had completed one apprenticeship and had enjoyed doing it, I thought why not - let’s do it and commit three years to doing it.”
“I think some people have the misconception that apprenticeships are only for the young, but that’s not true. They’re available to provide opportunities for you, wherever you are in your career.”
“I’m an advocate of apprenticeships and professional qualifications; I’ve completed many during a career in Learning & Development spanning nearly 20 years (including some self-funded ones). The apprenticeships that appealed to me the most were those relevant to my roles/career aspirations including Coaching Level 5, Learning & Development Level 3, and Business Change Excellence. I recommend apprenticeships because they provide structure and support throughout, that may not be otherwise available when self-studying for a qualification.”
“There are lots of apprenticeship standards relating to different business areas, specialisms, and qualification levels. Everywhen’s talent programme pages on Engage provides a flavour of what is available. It's important to ensure the apprenticeship is relevant to your role/business, so you have opportunity to put learning into practice and build evidence.”
“I enjoy exploring learning with others, including fellow apprentices during workshops, coaching sessions with tutors or sharing learnings with my mentor, all can help identify “off the Job” learning opportunities (the activities which helps embeds the academic learning you’re undertaking).”
“I’m surprised a lot of misconceptions about apprenticeships still exists i.e. false beliefs that they are only for young people, restricted to trade jobs, or are inferior to degrees. Apprenticeships can help people progress in a wide range of careers and the funding can often come from a government levy that employers pay in to. I recommend Apprenticeships! They are a great way to learn and designed to develop you in your role. However, I also recommend taking time to explore what is expected of you, ensure you have the right support and can access environments conducive to learning before enrolling. I remember struggling to juggle everything while doing an apprenticeship during the pandemic including full-time work, move to home working and protecting study time while raising a newborn and toddler. If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
Looking for your next opportunity? At Everywhen, we’re proud to support our colleagues as they navigate the different stages of their career journey. Take a look at our job current openings here.
