DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Supporting Equality,
Diversity & Inclusion
NAILA BIBI
HR Apprentice at Aspire Housing and
Asian Apprenticeship Award Winner
I was absolutely over the moon when I won two
awards on the night! It’s opened up many great
opportunities and has really lifted my confidence. I
have met so many inspiring people since winning the
awards who have really pushed me to do my best.
I’ve been out to local schools talking to Year 10
and 11 pupils about interview skills and about
apprenticeships. PM Training also asked me to be
their ambassador for Staffordshire leading me to
speak at many events in front of employers, something
I never thought I would be able to do!
I also had an amazing opportunity to work with the
BBC in London. The Asian Apprenticeship Awards
do an amazing job at recognizing the young British
Asians who are doing apprenticeships.
RYAN KENNY
“My confidence has shot through
the roof after taking a BTEC”
Ryan Kenny took a BTEC in Information Technology
and now travels the globe for Stanley Black and
Decker as an IT Manager:
“BTEC has been crucial for preparing me for the career
I have - and my career aspirations for the future.”
“It’s given me the confidence, the knowledge and the
experience to take what I’ve learned and apply it. I’m
holding meetings and conference calls with people
who have 15 years in the industry. I’d like to be a
Chief Information Officer by the time I’m 30.”.
AHMED MUNSHI
BAE SYSTEMS
A project management apprentice and student mentor who
defied his family’s wish for him to go to university.
Ahmed says, “The apprenticeship has enabled me to improve my personal qualities, to be
a more well-rounded individual, not simply from an occupation perspective. BAE Systems
has helped me to become socially conscious, participating in activities that go beyond my
day-to-day work life.” “I strongly believe a person should wake up in the morning with two
feet on the ground and feel that they are making a difference to someone’s life.”
Find out more at www.baesystems.com
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