Read Fiona Jones’s reflections on her involvement in apprenticeships over the past few years and the success stories from both during and after the apprenticeship programmes.

I find it interesting to see people’s reactions to the phrase ‘being an apprentice’ – this can mean so many different things to people – a character in a Disney film or a young person starting out on a career path maybe, or someone hoping to work for Alan Sugar.

I can say with pride that many individuals since being on the programme have been able to gain a promotion; for others gaining a formal qualification has been a huge reward.