Elise's career journey

• The Gryphon School
• Level 2 Apprenticeship at Kaleidoscope Nursery
• Advanced Apprenticeship with Wessex Training and Assessment in the workplace

What was your learning journey?

I left school at 16 and had my CV ready as I had support at school to prepare it. I had an interview for the job, which didn't go too well as I was not very confident. In the second part of the interview I had to work with the children and they assessed my skills; it was here that I did well and based on that I was offered an apprenticeship.

I completed the Children and Young People Workforce (CYPW) Intermediate Apprenticeship working 4 days a week and going to college for one day a week. When I passed the Level 2 Apprenticeship I wanted to progress to do the Advanced Apprenticeship level, but I was not keen on going back into the college environment as it doesn't work well for me.

What are you doing now?

I am now halfway through the Advanced Apprenticeship with Wessex Training and Assessment as my provider, doing off the job training away from the setting, but in my workplace.

I get additional support from the provider to help with the dyslexia, Zoe, who supports me is great. We have planned more time together which helps. I am more comfortable working with her on a one-to-one basis. I look forward to completing my apprenticeship in a year's time.

Find your education options

There are different ways to find out what your education options are:

• talk to your school tutor about the different career options or visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/where-next
• find more career information on careerpilot.org.uk
• find information and support about options at 16 in Dorset from Flying Start