Ebony Sargent

Ebony’s thoughts on her apprenticeship

There are so many advantages to completing an apprenticeship, to be able to gain a qualification and experience whilst working within the industry and earning a living is a great opportunity and I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone considering it. Not only can apprenticeships improve your employability, but they also offer you the chance to upskill yourself and can lead you to progression within your career.  

I had a fantastic support system behind me whilst completing my apprenticeship. I had constant support and guidance from my manager and personal tutor from the beginning. I had regular communication, feedback, and review meetings, which assisted my development throughout the course. My manager allowed me to have protected time in the week to complete assignments without interruptions, which helped to manage my stress levels immensely!  

Ebony was promoted in August 2022 and now fully supports the Targeted and Specialist elements of the service ensuring that their Youth Work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling referrals and triaging processes run smoothly, as well as supporting some of the financial aspects of the service. She has recently been accepted onto the Business Support Development Programme within Action for Children, which she will be starting soon. She hopes that this programme will teach her more about the role and operational aspects of being a Senior Business Support Officer and educate her on how to manage a team and financial management. Ebony is excited to see where this new programme will take her on her career journey.