Foyzul is 19 years old and is currently pursuing a Level 3
Content Creator Apprenticeship with Camden Council’s Proud to Care North London team.
Foyzul immigrated to the UK with his family due to lack of
opportunities in his country of origin. He always knew what he wanted to do, but it took
him time to get to where he is now. “I was even thinking about giving up applying
for roles when it looked like I might not get the apprenticeship I wanted”, Foyzul
explains.
Before applying for his apprenticeship, Foyzul had just
finished his A Levels. Whilst he did successfully complete his A Levels, he found that
the academic route was not the best option for him. “First I was applying independently
– and not getting any replies from the companies I applied with. My sister had heard
about the Camden Apprenticeships service and told me about it.”
Foyzul explains that “I did not see myself going to
university, as this would have been just a repeat of my prior experience. I was drawn to
apprenticeships as they combined studies with learning on a more practical level and
you gain experience of working in the field whilst gaining your qualification.”
Foyzul’s role as a Content Creator Apprentice sits with the
Proud to Care London Team who are responsible for recruitment in the Health and Social
Care sector. His role involves networking with a range of stakeholders, including
Health and Social Care Providers. His day-to-day duties include managing the Proud to
Care Website, adding new vacancies, courses, news items. He also runs all the relevant
social media platforms and newsletters, and he
also carries out the marketing for all of the team’s events – including creating the
marketing material.
When asked about what he is learning in his apprenticeship,
Foyzul goes on to explain that: “Even though I have only been on my apprenticeships for
a couple of months, I have learnt a lot with the support of my team and my
training provider. I have learned data analysis and how to tailor my content to the
right target audience. I have learned how to use different tools to manage the website,
including using different programming languages,
such as Java Script.”
Foyzul adds that he has also learnt how to carry out and
record interviews, and using editing tools to create videos to use on the website. He
also edits the images that his team uses as a part of the website and other marketing.
Foyzul also has a change to collaborate and network with a wide range of colleagues and
other stake holders, helping him hone his communication and networking skills.