b'20 Partner News Spring 2023Enterprisecareer advancement. There are also loads of experience opportunities where I can meet and work with experts, which can be valuable for building relationships within the field.Lee DrakeleyWhat I like about the apprentice scheme is not only am I gaining a qualification, but I am able to use the skills I have learned and put them into practice straight away giving Clockwise from top left: Declan Corpe, Sigita Juknevica,me a stronger workplace experience.Duncan Oswald, Lee Drakeley, Danuta Chylak-Schroeder & Ethan Wood Danuta Chylak-Schroeder What I find useful at this course, it is the general knowledge that can be used not only in Automotive industry but is focusing on QMS principles from the wider perspective. There are plenty of Quality Tools, Lean tools and techniques, Six Sigma tools that can be used whenever needed, but the main objectives are the sameto PektronMeetlink the Customer Requirements with the Quality Policy.Ian Harpham, our Manufacturing Director said, Were good at retaining talent, Our Apprentices however, we often struggle to find candidates with the necessary skills and experience we are looking for.Having worked with apprentices over many years we have realised that growing our own, through the Apprentice system is the way forward to ensure that we have the skills in place to meet future challenges and In recognition of National Apprenticeship week 6-12guarantee our ongoing success.February Pektron caught up with its current apprentices.Pektron has over 10 years experienceWhen asked about what they enjoyed about working with apprentices, supporting theirthe Apprenticeship Scheme approach:studies and developing their skills in a practical work environment. Sigita JuknevicaFor me personally, I like when I can still earn We currently have apprentices working acrosswhile I am learning and developing my skills.the business in our Electronics Engineering Labs, Quality and IT, studying for: Ethan Wood On-the-job training: Apprenticeships provide BTEC L3 Diploma in Advancedhands-on experience in a real-world setting, Manufacturing Engineering allowing me to apply what I have learned Level 4 Quality Practitioner in a practical setting. I also gain Industry- What I like about the Level 3 IT Support Technician recognised credentials; upon completionapprentice scheme is not only of the course, I will receive an industry-Between them, they support electronicsrecognised certificate that can increase myam I gaining a qualification, engineering projects for manufacturerschances of securing full time employmentbut I am able to use the skills who operate in global markets for electricat Pektron. Apprenticeships also provide vehicles, personal safety equipment,Career Advancement opportunities and theI have learned and put them construction machinery and off-roadskills, behaviours and knowledge gainedinto practice straight away.vehicles, with customers based in the US,through my apprenticeship can prepare UK and Europe. me for higher level positions and future'