Completing a Level 2 apprenticeship has led Lily Crossley to a very promising career, a recent promotion and her wish to ask other youngsters to consider an apprenticeship.
The 17-year-old embarked on a Business Administration Intermediate Apprenticeship in February last year and spent 12 months combining a full-time for Lovell Eastern Region with studying and one day per month with her assessor at national training provider Qube Learning.
She was recently promoted to marketing co-ordinator and is now working with the sales and marketing team at the housebuilder’s regional head office at Turnberry Park, Leeds.
She chose an apprenticeship not only for its ‘earn while you learn’ appeal, but also to find out what working really is.
After completing her GCSEs at Morley Academy, Lily opted for the apprenticeship route. “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do after finishing school so choosing a course in Business Administration seemed like a sensible choice,” she said. “Plus, I wanted to do something that involved working with people of different ages and experiences. I knew staying within my peer group wouldn’t push me enough.
“Now I’m working for Lovell, I’ve found an industry and career path that really excites me. There are lots of opportunities for progression here and it is great being able to learn all about the housebuilding sector.”
Michelle Connor, Lily’s assessor at Qube Learning said Lily was “a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication from leaving school”, adding, “It shows what other opportunities are out there and sometimes choosing an alternative path to further education can be the best choice to get a foot on the career ladder. Lily was a pleasure to teach and I am really proud of what she has achieved so far.”
Toni Boden, sales and marketing manager at Lovell added: “We believe that investing in apprentices is an important way of attracting a diverse range of talented people into our company and the construction industry generally.
“Lily very quickly proved herself a valuable asset to the team and we had no hesitation in offering her a permanent role within the business on completion of her course. We have every confidence in her ability and are confident she will thrive as we continue to support her through her development.”
Lily added: “I would encourage anyone thinking about what to do next after school, not to be afraid of an alternative path. In fact the apprenticeship route is becoming increasingly popular and in my opinion it is a much better way to get a foot on the career ladder sooner.”
