Discover this Spotlight Session hosted by Severn Trent on their Finance, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes for an insight into the kind of programmes they run and how you can apply!
You can watch the below video or read the key points below, the choice is yours.
So What Is An Apprenticeship?
Alisha: “So it’s a real job with hands on experience and training and you’ll gain this through off the job training and training at the academy. So at Severn Trent out apprentices receive a permanent contract above the living wage salary and access to all of our lifestyle benefits, so you’re treated the same as any Severn Trent employee. We have lots of different apprenticeships on offer and they take between 1 and 5 years to complete depending on your level and occupation but it’s at least a year that it must last.”
Severn Trent Finance Apprenticeship Route
Selina: “We want to make sure that by the time you finish your apprenticeship or your graduate scheme that you have a well rounded experience and knowledge of finance. This will support you through your qualifications, so as an apprentice you will start on your AAT qualification and this will be done through live online lectures, you will also have off the job training and we will also give you the relevant work experience that you need to sign off for that qualification.”
Graduprentice Structure
Selina: “So I call all my graduates and apprentices graduprentices because they are all treated all the same and they all have varied experience. What we want to make sure is you guys have structured plans on your development.”
A Bit About The Selection Process
Alisha: “So once you put in your application form, you’ll be invited to an online assessment and that’ll be a numerical and verbal reasoning test. If you’re successful in these tests then you will be invited to an assessment centre and that’s when you’ll go through a group activity, there’ll be a presentation and some competency based questions and that’s how we assess our candidates. So we’re looking for potential and that’s one of the key drivers in our selection process. So its not all about attainment it’s about potential and whether you will fit in with our purpose and values whether you resonate with those yourself and whether you’ve got the drive to work with our business and really put in what you can.”
Severn Trent Careers
Severn Trent are an inclusive employer who put their young people first with apprenticeship and graduate programmes. Water is the most precious resource we have – you can help create a sustainable future for all.
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