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Advanced Apprenticeships in Business Administration - Lucy Rouillon
When she left school at 16, Lucy did not want to go to college, as she had been left feeling uninspired at school. However, she then learned about Apprenticeships and decided this was the route for her.
Lucy started her Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration with the NHS in February 2005. “The thing that attracted me most to my Apprenticeship was the ability to earn whilst I learnt. I could not believe that within seven months I had completed my Apprenticeship, I was a different person with clear goals,” said Lucy.
One of Lucy’s main roles involves helping unemployed men into health and social care. Lucy decided to host an information day, which was attended by 270 people. As a result, Lucy helped an average of four people a week to secure job interviews, including mentoring and coaching them. Lucy said: “At the beginning of the project there were three people in employment. Thanks to my idea, 250 have received information, 90 have been put through to interview and 70 men are now employed.”
“In the space of two years I have completed my Advanced Apprenticeship and been promoted twice. My Advanced Apprenticeship and the NHS have helped me plan my future.”
When she started her Advanced Apprenticeship, Lucy never thought she would get to meet the Prime Minister. However, in January 2008 she took part in a podcast at Number 10 and spoke about her Apprenticeship to Gordon Brown himself.
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