Alex, 37, from Stafford used to be in IT, but is now a civil engineering apprenticeship with Staffordshire County Council balancing work and study with the demands of a young family.
Alex works with highways colleagues and helps to implement infrastructure projects like new roads, roundabouts and junctions for housing developments.
He said: “I’m really glad that I chose the apprenticeship route. It is a five year course and it is pretty demanding, but once I complete it I’ll be in accredited civil engineer.
“I’m on a degree level apprenticeship where I attend university one day a week, work for the County Council four days a week and study for a few hours in the evening or over the weekend.
“I’d definitely recommend apprenticeships for people and for employers.”
With over 700 different apprenticeships on offer, they remained key to growing the county’s economy.
Completing apprenticeships of increasing levels, from GCSE level right up to the equivalent the masters degree also means that people can take the next step in their career.
Hundreds of apprenticeships are available to browse all in one place at staffordshire jobs and careers at www.staffsjobscareers.com/my-career-options
