Name: Ben Hughes

Age: 20

Qualification: Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 2

Work Place: Cosham Police Station – Criminal Justice Service

I left school a month early to lived in Portugal for a year with my sister, so I didn’t take any exams. I came back at the end of December to find a decent job. I went to Connexions who advised me to go to Fareport Training. I started on the e2e programme, got a good CV up together and started working towards my ICT qualification. After a month I was told about a job at Cosham Police Station, I went to the interview and got the job!

After my first two weeks at the station my Assessor from Fareport came to visit me and started me on my NVQ level 1. I found it quite easy but I wanted to start on level 1 and progress to level 2. When I started my level 2 Apprenticeship I found it was a bit more challenging and involved, however, I still enjoyed it. I visited Fareport regularly to achieve my key skills. My Assessor came to observe me working and carrying out duties, also to help and support me with my qualification. Fareport made me aware that they were always there to support me whenever I needed it. I would like to progress in the force, I have just applied for a position as Senior Clerical Assistant; if I am successful I would like to work towards my level 3 Apprenticeship.

I really enjoy working for the police, it’s very interesting, you learn a lot and the money is good. The Apprenticeship gave me what I needed as I didn’t gain any qualifications at school, this will definitely help me further my career. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Fareport, they helped me get a job and achieve my qualifications. I would thoroughly recommend them.