Of course, apprenticeships are not just for new recruits. They can be used to upskill existing employees, as Astro found with its Cybersecurity Apprentice Jacob Whitby. “I was already employed at Astro when I decided to become an apprentice,” he explains. “During a discussion with my manager, it became apparent that whilst I was obtaining quite a bit of knowledge, I didn’t have anything to back it up with on paper.
by Kevin Paige, Chairman & Charlotte Goodwill, CEO, Institute of Telecoms Professionals (ITP)
