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Due to the pace of the industry , I believe it is right to place equal importance on both as by placing emphasis on the apprenticeship and graduate programmes allows us to embrace varied perspectives and expertise in our early career positions .
Whichever pathway people are on , the experiences you gain in the early part of your career will help shape and influence individuals ’ views . For us it is about teaching and educating the candidates and listening to their different views . By doing this it means we can holistically address bigger issues because we have diversity in our innovations .
The pathways are important and offer young people the chance to work across a multitude of areas – renewables , infrastructure , construction , engineering , sales and marketing , among others – and to proactively help us build a greener and more digital future .
Reflecting on your personal journey at Perkins Engines Company Limited , which specific aspects of apprenticeships do you believe contribute most significantly to career advancement and how does this align with Schneider Electric ’ s approach ?
I ’ ve always had a desire to learn , try new things and challenge myself . This has been integral to every role I ’ ve accepted starting where my journey began as a 16-year-old apprentice at Perkins Engines . For me the greatest opportunity I received when I was at Perkins was the opportunity to ‘ grow up fast ’ – the whole experience helped shape me as a person and individual in my career . I was lucky enough to meet some amazing tutors who inspired me with their passion and curiosity for knowledge and thinking differently . Importantly , my apprenticeship taught me what I do want and what I don ’ t , which I have taken through my career .
I think this desire to do things differently aligns with Schneider ’ s vision to make impactful changes to move the dial to ensure we continue to create opportunity for our customers , our colleagues and the wider ecosystem .
Could you expand upon how Schneider Electric ’ s apprenticeship programme facilitates career exploration and skill development beyond the initial disciplines chosen by apprentices , ultimately leading to greater innovation and organisational impact ? development is up to the individual and their will and want to learn and succeed .
We want to be the most diverse , inclusive and equitable company not just here in the UK and Ireland but globally . We want to empower our apprentices and have a large number of opportunities for people to gain experience across a number of different sectors – if you have a passion for sustainability , or if you are interested in marketing and sales or operations or strategy , the list is endless . You will have the opportunity to see the pace of innovation whether it be in R & D for new products and solutions for our customers or what impact AI can have as the new technology evolves and begins to impact on us as human beings .
Can you tell us more about the journey of Nathan Ghundoo , Digital Services Business Director at Schneider Electric , from apprentice to his current role ? How does your organisation help people such as Nathan to progress in their careers ?
Nathan came from our graduate pathway but started in an apprenticeship programme outside of Schneider Electric . The great thing about Nathan is his curiosity to
The pathways are important and offer young people the chance to work across a multitude of areas – renewables , infrastructure , construction , engineering , sales and marketing , among others – and to proactively help us build a greener and more digital future .
learn and glean information from those willing to help and support him is second to none .
I think of Nathan through different lenses of both coaching and mentoring ; he has been a fantastic mentor and a good mentee , his appetite to learn about how to better himself is exceptional and will only become stronger and stronger as he goes through his career .
The success and facilitation in the growth of a career at Schneider Electric and that skill
When I think more broadly about Nathan and others who have had a strong opportunity to forge a
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