WorkWise Apprenticeships
Finding the right career path can be challenging for young people. Questions about qualifications, training opportunities, apprenticeships and how to get a foot on the career ladder can often feel overwhelming.
To help answer those questions, Express FM has partnered with Mountjoy and City of Portsmouth College to launch Workwise - a podcast which helps young people, students, apprentices and job seekers explore careers, develop workplace skills and hear real stories from professionals across a wide range of industries .
Episodes
6 episodes
WorkWise Podcast Episode 5: Developing Leadership Skills with Bradley Wilson
What does it take to progress from answering calls to leading teams and overseeing compliance?In Episode 5 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Darcy speaks to Bradley Wilson about his career journey, the importance of leadership deve...
WorkWise Podcast Episode 4: Changing Career Direction with Josh Williams
What happens when you discover a new career path and decide to take the leap?In Episode 4 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Hannah speaks to Josh Williams about his journey from working in an office-based operational role to traini...
WorkWise Podcast Episode 3: From Apprentice to Carpentry Improver with Leon Chappell
What is it really like to start an apprenticeship, learn multiple trades, and then specialise in a career you enjoy?In Episode 3 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, student interviewer Oscar sits down with Leon Chappell to discuss hi...
Workwise Podcast Episode 2: Harvey Clemson-Day – From Employability Scheme to Property Maintenance Apprentice
Welcome to the very first 'official' episode of the Workwise Apprenticeship Podcast.In this episode, Darcy sits down with Harvey Clemson-Day to talk about his journey into apprenticeships, the opportunities that helped him get started, a...
WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast Episode 1: Why WorkWise Was Created
Choosing your next step after school or college can feel like a daunting decision. Whether you're considering sixth form, university, an apprenticeship or heading straight into work, it isn't always easy to know which path is right for you....
WorkWise Podcast Episode 6: Learning a Specialist Trade with Josh Gascoigne
How do you go from delivering materials to training for a highly specialised engineering role?In Episode 6 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Tim speaks to Josh Gascoigne about his journey into the construction and maintenance indus...