Text: Who are you?
Ben Osbourne, Apprentice Data Analyst: I’m Ben, I’m an apprentice Data Analyst.
Text: What made you choose this apprenticeship?
Ben: So I saw an opportunity with NatWest where I could further my career, so I went for it.
Text: Describe your apprenticeship in three words?
Ben: Fun, exciting and rewarding.
Text: Why NatWest Group for your apprenticeship?
Ben: Well, when I saw the advertisement, I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to take on new challenges, develop new skills in a field I wasn’t familiar with before. So that’s why I went for it.
Text: What’s the best thing about this apprenticeship?
Ben: I think for me, it’s definitely the challenge and being able to apply myself into a new team that I haven’t done before.
Text: Where are you now on your apprenticeship journey?
Ben: So I’ve just finished my apprenticeship journey, so after 18 months I’ve got my level eight diploma in data analytics so I’ll just wait and see my final mark.
Text: How are you rewarded?
Ben: So we’re rewarded with a great benefit scheme in terms of a pension and that, so it allows us to plan for the future which is amazing because it alleviates that pressure for future planning.
Text: How will your future career look with the qualification you’ll gain following your apprenticeship?
Ben: So by getting my diploma in data analytics it means that it opens up a multitude of fields within the bank and also possibly going into new teams which is a fantastic opportunity because it’s great to expand my knowledge and skills.
Text: Do you feel you can make an impact through your apprenticeship?
Ben: Absolutely, I think it can make an impact. I feel like from day one I’ve been allowed to express myself and take on new challenges, which I haven’t done before which has been great because it’s allowed me to expand my knowledge in so many different areas.