Text: Who are you?
Milena Lyle, IT & Communications Systems Apprentice: Hi, my name is Milena and I’m an IT professional apprentice with NatWest Group.
Text: What made you choose this apprenticeship?
Milena: I wanted to get to learn new skills while on the job.
Text: Describe your apprenticeship journey in three words?
Milena: Fun, exciting, Inspiring.
Text: Why NatWest Group for your apprenticeship?
Milena: Because I wanted to work for a big organisation that corresponds with my values.
Text: What’s the best thing about this apprenticeship?
Milena: The best thing is getting to know with people from different backgrounds and getting to do things are so much bigger than me.
Text: Where are you now on your apprenticeship journey?
Milena: Currently I’m finishing my level six and I’ve been with the bank for over five months.
Text: How are you rewarded?
Milena: I’m rewarded by having an amazing team to work with, by being able to attend exciting events and having a lot of learning opportunities.
Text: How will your future career look with your qualification you’ll gain from your apprenticeship?
Milena: I could potentially become a full time Software Developer.
Text: Do you feel you can make an impact through your apprenticeship?
Milena: I feel like my opinion matters and that I’m being listened to if I raise any questions.
Text: Why did you choose an apprenticeship over further education or alternative options?
Milena: I wanted to move quickly, I didn’t want to spend four years getting a degree. I wanted to have both the skills and the experience in a much quicker time.