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Apprenticeships

Learning later in life, and loving it - Deborah's upskilling journey

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Blog

Publish date

01/20/2026

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We’re shining a light on the inspiring journey of Deborah Mobbs, who works in a technical role within our Vision Labs manufacturing facility in Kidderminster. After 25 years at Vision Labs, Deborah de

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“College didn’t click” – How Amelia found her perfect fit through an apprenticeship

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/16/2026

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When Amelia left school, she thought she had her next steps all planned out. Like many of her friends, she enrolled in college to study travel and tourism. But after an induction week and just one ful

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How Iulia-Corina can achieve her dream job via an apprenticeship

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

01/13/2026

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When Iulia-Corina Tranca joined Specsavers in 2021 as a Data Protection Administrator, she never imagined that in just a few years she’d be on the path to qualifying as a solicitor. Today, as a Traine

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“It felt like the perfect fit”: Malaika’s journey from apprentice to Optical Assistant

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/13/2026

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Discover how Malaika Khan turned her love for healthcare into an optical career through a Specsavers apprenticeship - now working as an Optical Assistant and setting her sights on become an Optometris

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From the shopfloor to hearing aid dispenser and clinical lead: Stephanie's story

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/13/2026

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Discover how Stephanie Whittall built a rewarding career at Specsavers Yeovil - starting on the shopfloor and progressing through apprenticeships to become a hearing aid dispenser and clinical lead.

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"I've finally found a career I enjoy!" - Jessica's apprenticeship journey

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/06/2026

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After leaving sixth form unsure of her future, Jessica Firrell found her passion through a Specsavers apprenticeship. Now training to become a Dispensing Optician, she shares how her journey has shap

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Optics to audiology – how my apprenticeship changed my life

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

07/16/2025

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Harry Ambler, trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser and former Apprentice Spectacle Technician, tells us his story so far, including how he had the support of his directors and colleagues during his studies a

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Why I swapped a classroom for a career

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

07/10/2025

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Not everyone thrives in a traditional classroom—and Kaydyn Kent is living proof that success doesn’t have to start with a university degree. After a year at college left him uninspired and unsure of

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From college to clinical tech - growing with Specsavers

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

06/30/2025

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From college to clinical tech...and beyond Ellie Long, Apprentice Optical Assistant, tells us about her apprenticeship journey so far, and how she went from leaving college to joining Specsavers wi

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From nervous beginner to confident leader: Katie's story

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

04/03/2025

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Katie Marshall, Supervisor in our Wellington store, started out as an Optical Assistant Apprentice. From going through some particularly tough times due to health challenges to flourishing in her care

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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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