National Apprenticeship Week runs from 10-16 February 2025, with this year’s theme being ‘Skills For Life’. To mark this occasion, we’re taking a look back at the experiences and opportunities that previous St Mungo’s Apprentices have shared.
Real-life success stories
“Being on an apprenticeship with St Mungo’s has given me diverse experiences that I hadn’t had before, specially working alongside my clients and understanding with a more in depth knowledge on how to support my team and clients. Having a good, strong team has helped with my development and growing my confidence in key working daily. Every day I learn new things. My biggest achievement throughout the apprenticeship is that I have got more leadership skills and I am able to manage people & empower them to thrive for their goals.” – Noel, former Apprentice
“I really do enjoy [the role]. It’s challenging at times. But most days, actually, are really good. You have really good interactions, really meaningful conversations, you can see small bits of progress in the people you work with.” – Ashley, former Apprentice
The Value of Apprenticeships at St Mungo’s
The Apprenticeship scheme at St Mungo’s was the first in the sector only open to those with lived experience, substance use, mental health, criminal justice service and recovery services, providing skills and experience apprentices need to find a job within the homelessness sector or further afield.
Of those that have completed the scheme, many have gone on to further full time work with St Mungo’s or with other homelessness charities or further afield.
The scheme offers 18 months paid work, a comprehensive training programme and the opportunity to gain a qualification as a peer support worker, and offers apprentices the opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to equip them to work in our services and within the sector.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will receive support tailored to your needs not only from your line manager and your course tutor but also from our Volunteering, Apprenticeships and Involvement team.
Get involved!
If you’re interested in finding out more about Apprenticeships and St Mungo’s, contact our Volunteering, Apprenticeships and Involvement team at apprenticeshipscheme@mungos.org to join the mailing list.
Visit our Apprenticeship page to learn more about St Mungo’s programme.
National Apprenticeship Week runs from 10 – 16 February 2025.
