Following on from last year, Dstl has continued to expand its
apprenticeship scheme, this year offering opportunities for 18
year olds and beyond. This includes the chance to gain a degree
and other qualifications while in employment, with a competitive
salary and 25 days paid annual leave.
Jade Ward, Dstl’s Apprenticeship Adviser said:
“Dstl has a proven track record of successful apprenticeship
programmes. We offer a pathway to earn while you learn while
gaining real hands-on work experience without the debt of going
to university. We are proud to offer these opportunities
supporting the Government’s 2020 vision of getting up to three
million people enrolled on apprenticeship schemes across the UK.”
26 year-old Louise, a first year electrical engineering
apprentice, said:
“I have just started my apprenticeship with Dstl and I am
thoroughly enjoying it. I was not academically inclined at
school, and so was a little concerned, but I have not once felt
that I cannot keep up - the tutors are really great and I
definitely don’t feel disadvantaged.”
Dstl employee 20 year-old Zac said:
“I have recently graduated from the apprenticeship and have
secured a permanent job. Throughout the apprenticeship I learnt
lots of new techniques and skills, which gave me a good foot in
to the group I am now working in.”
The Dstl apprenticeship scheme is a mix of formal classroom-based
study alongside practical hands-on training in our workshop,
laboratory and office facilities.
Apprentices are based at sites in Porton Down, near Salisbury and
Portsdown West, near Fareham. Dstl has a diverse, inclusive
workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds to
apply.
To find out how to register visit Dstl Apprenticeship
Opportunities
