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"Working and learning at the same time has helped me develop a variety of essential work skills in a short space of time"

Debbie Southern, Business Administration Apprentice

Despite doing well at school, at 16 Debbie was not sure which direction to take and so signed up to the Gateway to Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Intraining. After completing the programme in January 2008, Intraining secured Debbie a position as a office administrator at a specialist pension firm in Manchester. She immediately undertook a Business Administration Apprenticeship as part of the companys work-based learning programme.

Debbie successfully completed this Apprenticeship and having gained further confidence in her business and office skills, has now progressed onto the Advanced Apprenticeship, where she is already ahead of achieving her target to complete the course.

Her success and increased self-belief in her abilities has led Debbie to develop in the role of office administrator and she has taken on the responsibilities eagerly, setting her goals for future achievements and taking control of her life. She has become a real asset to the company and an excellent role model.