Kiera Robinson – Railview Ltd
Name: Kiera Robinson
Age: 31
Employer: Railview Ltd
Apprenticeship: Business Administration Level 3
Kiera was already working at Railview Ltd as an Administrative Assistant when she discovered the apprenticeship route would help her to upskill and progress her career.
She explained: “What appealed to me about an apprenticeship, was I could learn about my current job role and improve my knowledge, whilst gaining another qualification. I was able to maintain my job at my workplace and have the support from my employer because it helped me to become more productive within my job role.
I knew that I would be learning valuable skills that could help me progress further within my job role and I was able earn my salary at the same time. I was also able to fit my apprenticeship around my everyday busy life of work, family and running a household.”
Previously, Kiera had not worked in the business sector before and through her apprenticeship was able to learn valuable knowledge and skills.
“I really enjoyed the learning aspect because I was learning new information all the time. I had a brilliant apprenticeship mentor, who was supportive throughout the course, and this helped with my learning. The lay out and set up of the apprenticeship learning was easy to absorb as it was broken down into sections and not overwhelming.
Everything I learnt over the time of the apprenticeship, I was able to put into practice within my job role and this helped me progress further within the workplace.”
Having now completed her Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, Kiera has been promoted to Business Administrator and has started the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) course through the University of Derby.
Thinking about an apprenticeship? Kiera’s advice…
“I personally didn’t know that apprenticeships were suitable for myself, aged 31, already been to college and university, and I have a family of my own. I decided to have a change of career, and I discovered that apprenticeships were not only for school leavers under the age 18, but it was suitable for me too. It was the perfect way for me to progress, earn money, support my family, and gain a qualification that would help me in the future.
I would recommend anyone to do an apprenticeship, no matter what your personal circumstances. You will get a qualification; you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge to help with your future and your career. Starting my apprenticeship was the best thing I could have done for myself personally and for my career prospects. Gaining another qualification, whilst earning a wage was the best option possible for myself. There is nothing to lose but a lot to gain from an apprenticeship.”
