Glenn Gould, Operations Director

We are passionate about the
role apprentices play within
IT Champion.

In 10 years, we have helped 16 apprentices, just under half of our team, get into IT and every apprentice who completed their partnership has been offered and accepted a full-time position. In 2021, our first non-technical apprentice joined our accounts team.

Glenn Gould
Operations Director

Logos of Exeter College, National Apprenticeships and Microsoft Fundamentals Certification

We work in partnership with Exeter College and support National Apprenticeships. All our apprentices undertake Microsoft fundamentals certification.

Meet some of our apprentices

Passionate about learning, working and being part of a team

Will Steer, Technical support technician

Let Will introduce himself, his role at IT Champion and what apprenticeship he is currently studying.

Will explains why he chose to do an apprenticeship over A-levels or another academic qualification.

Will tells us why he chose IT Champion for his apprenticeship.

Will shares some great advice to others thinking of undertaking an apprenticeship.

Jake Fox, Technical support technician

This is Jake one of our youngest apprentices – let him introduce himself.

Jake talks about why he chose to do an apprenticeship with Exeter College.

Jake tell us why he chose IT Champion and what he thinks about working as a part of the team.

Jake shares his thoughts about undertaking an apprenticeship over another qualification.

Hear from our Operations Director

Why IT Champion are proud to support apprentice development

Glenn Gould, Operations Director

Our Operations Director Glenn introduces himself and the role apprentices play at IT Champion.

Glenn shares why IT Champion our proud to support apprentices.

In this video Glenn talks about why IT Champion is a great choice for those looking at undertaking an apprenticeship.

Further information

Advice and guidance

We look for A hardworking, problem-solver who has a passion for a career in technology and being part of IT Champion sounds like it’s for them.

We look for

Hardworking, problem-solvers who have a passion for a career in technology and being part of IT Champion sounds like it’s for them.

Skills required An interest in and has experimented with computer repairs or builds, with good spoken and written skills. Hold an interest in customer-focused support, able to learn quickly and work well under pressure.

Skills required

An interest in and has experimented with computer repairs or builds, with good spoken and written skills. Hold an interest in customer-focused support, able to learn quickly and work well under pressure.

Continual learning To have the drive to focus on personal development as it has a huge impact on the speed of progression and how far you can progress.

Continual learning

To have the drive to focus on personal development as it has a huge impact on the speed of progression and how far you can progress.

Training In addition to your Level 3 course at college, you will be enrolled on our Microsoft training program allowing you to achieve Microsoft Certifications as you progress.

Training

In addition to your Level 3 course at college, you will be enrolled on our Microsoft training program allowing you to achieve Microsoft Certifications as you progress.

Team support You’ll join a highly supportive team, working alongside others who are working through or have completed an apprenticeship program like you.

Team support

You’ll join a highly supportive team, working alongside others who are working through or have completed an apprenticeship program like you.

Progression Our unique tech bands mean that you always know your next step, what you need to get there and your earnings as your career progresses.

Progression

Our unique tech bands mean that you always know your next step, what you need to get there and your earnings as your career progresses.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our next apprentice take the first step and complete an application form.

Find out more about apprenticeships

National Apprenticeships

Take a look at Exeter College programme

Exeter College Apprenticeships

Our team members who have completed their apprenticeship with us

Bradley Baseley Senior Service Desk Technician

Completing my apprenticeship has given me a career I can dedicate myself to and build on… I have made great friends and even better memories.

Bradley Baseley, Senior Service Desk Technician

Dan Cauchois, Cloud and infrastructure engineer

The apprenticeship helped me find something I love and enjoy, building my people skills and making great friends.

Dan Cauchois, Cloud and infrastructure engineer

Josh Edwards, Hardware Build Team

I have been working for IT Champion for three years as a hardware technician, where I build and repair client computers. I enjoy working for IT Champion, I learn something new each day, supported by kind and easy to work with teammates.

Josh Edwards, Hardware Team

Keiran Ashley, Finance Assistant

Embarking on an apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to start my career. Everyone is friendly at IT Champion.

Kieran Ashley, Finance Assistant

Scarlett Lipscomb, Technical Support

Starting off as an apprentice gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to grow. Working at IT Champion has been an amazing journey and I can’t wait to see where it takes me next.

Scarlett Lipscomb, Client Manager

Tom Goodby Support Technician

I am enjoying the apprentice course I am currently completing which has set me up for a great future in IT.

Tom Goodby, Support Technician