The Black Apprentice Network and Amazing Apprenticeships are proud to share this collection of apprentice stories and experiences, showcasing some of the inspirational current and past apprentices who are members of the Black Apprentice Network.
Watch this short film to hear from two of the BAN founders, Kwesi Bimpong and Rubin Aboagye-Poku, as they introduce the partnership between The Black Apprentice Network and Amazing Apprenticeships, before exploring the stories below.
Malachi’s Story
Discover how Malachi attained his dream role in finance as a level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprentice at Morrisons.
Learn more about how he found his apprenticeship opportunity and his future goals and aspirations.
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Princess’ Story
Meet Princess, a level 6 Compliance and Risk Specialist Apprentice at Barclays.
Discover why Princess believes that apprenticeships provide some of the best hands-on experience compared to other options.
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Lamar’s Story
Hear from Lamar, a Level 7 Solicitor Apprentice at Norton Rose Fulbright.
After overcoming initial rejection from university, Lemar describes how he gained an amazing apprenticeship opportunity and discovered the many benefits that apprenticeships can offer. Learn more about Lamar’s determination to follow his dreams.
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Nivia’s Story
Nivia opted for a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship as she knew it would lead her toward her dream role as a Project Manager at the Hyde Group.
Learn more about Nivia’s exciting journey towards achieving this role!
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Natasha’s Story
Natasha hadn’t even considered an apprenticeship until last year, and now she is a Junior Developer completing her Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship at Goldman Sachs!
See why she believes it’s an option that should not be overlooked.
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Emmanuella’s Story
Internal Communications Assistant Emmanuella is working towards her Level 4 Public Relations and Communications apprenticeship at Experian.
Read her story and discover how her determination and passion for writing landed her in her ideal apprenticeship role.
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Sewa’s Story
Meet Sewa, an Integrated Industry Marketing Manager at Microsoft who is working towards her Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship.
Discover how a work experience placement turned out to be the start of her journey into an apprenticeship and gave her the confidence to find the right opportunity for her!
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