Episodes
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat happens after you complete an apprenticeship? How do you decide which career path is right for you?In Episode 8 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Callum speaks to Joe Harvey about his apprenticeship journey, the skills he developed along the way, and why he chose to specialise in plumbing.Joe began his career in September 2023 as a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprentice while studying at City of Portsmouth College. During the two-year programme, he spent one day each week at college while gaining valuable hands-on experie...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat does a Quantity Surveyor do, and how can an apprenticeship help you build a career in the construction industry while earning a degree?In Episode 7 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Leon speaks to Aidan Whitlock about his journey into quantity surveying, the opportunities that apprenticeships can offer, and why he believes they are a fantastic route into the industry.Aidan began his career at Mountjoy in November 2022 as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. In the role, he supported the commercial team with costing projects and ga...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereHow do you go from delivering materials to training for a highly specialised engineering role?In Episode 6 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Tim speaks to Josh Gascoigne about his journey into the construction and maintenance industry, the opportunities that can come from working hard, and what it's like to train in a specialist field.Josh joined the business in August 2024 as a Materials Delivery Driver, helping to keep projects running smoothly by ensuring teams had the equipment and materials they needed. While this role gav...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat does it take to progress from answering calls to leading teams and overseeing compliance?In Episode 5 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Darcy speaks to Bradley Wilson about his career journey, the importance of leadership development, and how an apprenticeship helped him take the next step in his career.Bradley joined the organisation in January 2022 as a Call Handler. Through hard work, strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, he quickly made an impact and became known for delivering consistently high standar...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat happens when you discover a new career path and decide to take the leap?In Episode 4 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Hannah speaks to Josh Williams about his journey from working in an office-based operational role to training as an electrical apprentice.Josh began his career in February 2022 as a Call Handler, where he quickly established himself as a reliable and capable member of the team. Just six months later, he was promoted to Deputy Resource Controller, taking on greater responsibility and helping to coordinate d...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWhat is it really like to start an apprenticeship, learn multiple trades, and then specialise in a career you enjoy?In Episode 3 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, student interviewer Oscar sits down with Leon Chappell to discuss his journey from apprentice to Carpentry Improver and the skills he has developed along the way.Leon began his career in September 2023 as a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprentice while studying at City of Portsmouth College. During his two-year apprenticeship, he spent one day each week at college whi...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereWelcome to the very first 'official' episode of the Workwise Apprenticeship Podcast.In this episode, Darcy sits down with Harvey Clemson-Day to talk about his journey into apprenticeships, the opportunities that helped him get started, and what life is really like as a Property Maintenance Apprentice.Harvey's story is a great example of how there isn't always one straight path into a career. Before beginning his apprenticeship, Harvey joined Mountjoy through the HTP Employability Scheme. The programme is designed to support young peo...
If you have a question about an apprenticeship, click hereChoosing your next step after school or college can feel like a daunting decision. Whether you're considering sixth form, university, an apprenticeship or heading straight into work, it isn't always easy to know which path is right for you.That's exactly why the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast was created.In this special introductory episode, we hear from the three organisations behind the project: Cheryl Buggy, Co-Founder and Chair of Express FM, Simon Ingram, Managing Director of Mountjoy, and David Lycett, Assistant Principal at C...