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Apprenticeships

From Zoology to Optometry - a journey of discovery

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

03/17/2025

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From Zoology to Optometry - a journey of discovery James Roberts recently celebrated a significant milestone in his career journey by achieving a distinction in his Lab Technician Apprenticeship. Addi

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From forensics to optics - Linzi's story

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

02/26/2025

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From forensics to optics - Linzi tells us her story Linzi Mcculla, Apprentice Optical Assistant, tells us about her journey from university to an apprenticeship and how the change in direction has h

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“I’m a Retail Partner and Dispensing Optician Apprentice”

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

02/07/2025

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To be an apprentice you don’t need to be fresh out of education. And for Retail Partner, Jason North, he’s living proof that being a Partner isn’t the ceiling of his career journey. Becoming an Appren

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"There's always time; it's never too late"

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

02/03/2025

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There's always time; it's never too late Heather Settle aspired to be a sports photographer due to her love of sport and photography. However, half-way through University, Heather’s life changed and

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If you feel good at work, then you want to go to work!

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/10/2025

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Apprenticeships are for all, not just for those fresh out of full-time education. Ian Szymanski, Hearing Care Assistant, started his apprenticeship in the autumn of 2024, despite already working at Sp

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I can give my son the life he deserves!

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/06/2025

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Being a working parent and striving to be the best for your child can be tough. Alex Coates, Optical Assistant, tells us why he initially chose to take on a Spectacle Technician apprenticeship with Sp

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Being the first to pass is just the cherry on top!

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

12/13/2024

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Richard Hodgson, Optical Assistant, is the first Apprentice Domiciliary Optical Assistant to complete his apprenticeship – with distinction, too. He tells us why he had his sights set on the home-vis

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Discovering career possibilities

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

11/13/2024

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Lauren Smith thought she needed an optical degree to have a career with Specsavers. She quickly realised this isn't the case. Ten years on, she reflects on her journey from being an apprentice to man

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Advancing professionally, Growing personally

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

11/13/2024

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Starting as an apprentice and advancing to care home and marketing manager at Specsavers York Home Visits, Jacob reveals how his career journey boosted his confidence and helped him embrace his true s

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Showing patience and understanding to create a great customer experience

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

11/12/2024

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It’s just all in a day’s work for Apprentice Optical Assistant Chloe, who received some fantastic feedback via social media from a customer after a tricky visit to Specsavers for her son’s first ever

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From Apprentice to Apprenticeship Coach

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

11/12/2024

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From Apprentice to Apprenticeship Coach, Abbie Stacey tells us about her Specsavers journey, and why she thinks Apprenticeships are so valuable to anyone who has the ambition to succeed, regardless of

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