We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our apprenticeships no matter what stage of life they’re at. Dylan Wilson joined M&Y alongside an apprenticeship at The Learning Foundry straight from high school at 16. Since then, he has completed his Level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship, and started a second qualification in Level 3 Business Administration.
We’re so proud that he’s since made leaps and bounds and is now employed as a Senior Repairs Planner Improver at M&Y Maintenance and Construction at 18. Dylan is in charge of his own district and seven Repairs Operatives. This is fantastic and a great example of the power of apprenticeships and a supportive employer.
We caught up with Dylan and his supervisor at M&Y, Jessica Jones, to talk about his experience:
“When I finished school I started looking for apprenticeships I knew I wanted somewhere that I would be part of a team and supported along the way.
“This apprenticeship taught me so much that I can now use day to day in my role at M&Y. Speaking to customers is so important for my job and starting here as an apprentice meant I could learnall the skills and confidence to talk to all kinds of different kinds of people.
“I’ve done two courses with The Learning Foundry, I would keep on learning if I got the opportunity. I hope to keep using the skills I’ve learnt to work my way up at M&Y and hopefully become a manager one day.”
Jessica Jones, Planning Manager at M&Y, and Dylan’s supervisor supports his managerial aspirations:
“I have seen a huge improvement in Dylan since he first started his apprenticeship. He was always willing to receive training and put the work in.
“He is now an excellent written and verbal communicator, doing everything he had been taught and more.
“Dylan has shown drive and dedication from the beginning, putting the work in to get where he wants to be.
“With the skills and motivation he has, I believe he will get to the top one day!”
