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Asher Mehmet - Apprentice, Cost Consultancy Assistant Consultancy, UK

Asher joined the Mace Apprentice Scheme in 2016 to get hands-on experience while studying part-time for a sponsored degree in quantity surveying. With his aspirations set on becoming a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Asher... Read more

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Tyrone Upton - Apprentice Construction, UK

Since joining the Mace Apprenticeship scheme Tyrone has presented to 200 people at the House of Commons, worked towards achieving a degree and put his learning into practice on one of London’s most iconic projects.How did you come to work... Read more

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Georgina Cox - MEP Assistant Apprentice, UK

Georgina Cox started her career at Mace as an apprentice. Two years later she’s halfway through her course and working as aMechanical, Engineering and Public Health(MEP) assistant and, in 2017, won the ‘highly commended’ title at... Read more

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Jack, Level 3 Electrical Apprentice, Harvey Centre

I chose to become an apprentice because I wanted a challenge of entering the world of work as soon as possible. I decided to do an apprenticeship as it's something new every day and different from school. So far I'm really enjoying my... Read more

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Nicholas Smith, Level 2 Plumbing and Heating Apprentice at Cranfield University

I chose to be an apprentice as it seemed like the best way to gain a recognised qualification while learning. I’m getting hands-on experience and getting paid at the same time. My experience as an apprentice so far has been exciting. No two... Read more

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Samuel Huczmann - Paramedic for East Midlands Ambulance Service

After a shoulder injury forced him out of the Leicester Tigers’ academy programme, Samuel Huczmann made a sharp change of direction to become a paramedic. Sam claims that he was never particularly academic, achieving mainly C grades in his... Read more

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The decision that completely changed my life, in the best way- Josh

In 2013 I graduated from University with a Bsc in Police Studies with Criminal Investigation. I had been a Special Constable for over 2 years and was ready to begin my career in the police. However, as always, plans change as the police budget was... Read more

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“I’m still chasing my dreams…” – Hannah Baptise

When London based footballer, Hannah Baptiste, had her confidence knocked; she found that helping and inspiring young people, had the same effect on her.I started playing football at the age of 4; growing up in London with 3 older brothers, I didn... Read more

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Charlotte’s Camp America story

I have experienced being a camper myself at a summer school in Denmark, so once I had outgrown being a camper – being a counsellor was the next best thing. I heard of Camp America through family friends and it sounded like the best way to... Read more

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6 reasons Camp America is a cheap gap year option

If you’re planning a gap year or you’re already on your travels and figuring out what’s next, let us tell you - it’s us! A summer at camp can be one of the cheapest ways to have the time of your life exploring the world.... Read more

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