Abby Thompson – Business Administration Apprenticeship
Name, age and apprenticeship being done
Abby Thompson, 17, Business Administration.
When did you first think about doing an apprenticeship, and why the one you’ve chosen?
I first thought about an apprenticeship when I was leaving school, however I couldn’t find one I was interested in. I chose Genesis as it sounded interesting, being a new company.
Have you been given a good mix of duties/projects to work on by Genesis Homes?
Yes, by doing admin for each department you get to see what the different areas of the business do. When I first started there wasn’t really a programme in place, so I was doing stuff for everyone.
How is it, combining work and college (day release or block release?)
I don’t attend college as my course is office-based, so for one day a week I do college work from the office. Working on building a portfolio of my work, and a project.
Is it important to have a mentor/team leader at Genesis to take advice from?
Yes, being new to working in an office environment, it is extremely helpful to have a mentor to take advice from and talk to about work etc.
What are your career ambitions?
I’ve done my time in each department and I have decided to go into Land and Planning. It’s very interesting as you see everything from the start – that’s where I want to go in my career for the future
How have family and friends reacted to you choosing an apprenticeship?
My family and friends think an apprenticeship was a really good idea, as you get work experience while also gaining a qualification.
If a young person now is wondering what to do when they finish school/college, what would you say to them about considering a career in the housebuilding industry?
Housebuilding is an interesting industry to work in, as there are so many different parts of building a home and then selling a home. I would highly recommend a career in this industry, as there are so many areas you can specialise in.