Trackers Meet the apprentices

The Trackers programme supports people aged 16 and over in their chosen apprenticeship by providing mentoring and funding for training fees.

Trackers currently supports 450 apprentices across 25 different industries. We’re constantly researching and exploring new industry areas that could benefit from our apprenticeship model in order to fill skills-gaps on the island and help to upskill Jersey’s workforce. We ask apprentices what they love about having a mentor!

Henri Gallichan

Apprenticeship: Design, Engineer and Construct in the Built Environment

What is one positive part of the Trackers mentoring programme that you weren’t expecting?

The support Trackers have offered me since my time on the scheme has been most helpful. The number one thing for me is having a support network to access when work or studies has been challenging and/or confusing. It is a real comfort knowing I am tracked through my journey.

What’s the best thing about having a mentor?

Sindy and Charlotte have been great to me, very helpful and welcoming. The best thing is having a point of contact that isn’t incorporated with the company or college, an independent friendly point of contact.

What is your greatest success that you achieved during your apprenticeship or once you completed your apprenticeship?

Completing my HNC and studying towards a degree, I never saw myself obtaining one and without Trackers help this process would have been daunting.

James Runacres

Apprenticeship: BEng Civil Engineering

What is one positive part of the Trackers mentoring programme that you were not expecting?

Continued support both in and out of term time to make sure that I have got everything I need to do well at college. I know that any problems I have, I can get help with it when I need it.

What’s the best thing about having a mentor?

Amy is reliable and always does her best to help me out. The best thing is knowing I can phone or email her whenever I need and she can support me. Also coffee and tea.

What is your greatest success that you have achieved during your apprenticeship or once you completed your apprenticeship?

Passing my HNC in Civil Engineering was a major milestone for me, however now I’m in my final year of my BEng it’s amazing to look back and see how far I’ve come. I really look forward to summer 2023 when I know I’ll finally be done!

What is the Skills Jersey Traineeship Programme?

New for 2022, the Skills Jersey Traineeship is a year-long full-time programme of personal and professional development for 16–23-year-olds.

The programme, which provides the opportunity for students to undertake a Level 2 Customer Service qualification and where relevant, Maths and English up to a Level 2, is designed to support students developing the skills they need for life as they transition into the workplace and adult world, such as: critical thinking and reasoning, creative thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, alongside the more obvious ones such as communication and team working. Students also undertake in-depth industry insights, supported by local businesses and charities.