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27 Aug, 2024 13:23

Hello all.

I have had a bit of bad news. My company feels HR is no longer required in our UK office, specially a full time position and have terminated my contract. I am deeply sadden by this, but at the same time not surprised as this has confirmed my fears.

The trouble is I am still studying for my CIPD diploma Level 5 under an apprenticeship. Although I was looking for a new role anyway who will support me with this before the news, I am feeling the pressure now as once I have left my current role, I have no choice but to put my apprenticeship on hold. I was struggling to find a role who will support me before I was terminated. Now I am feeling it is going to be nearly impossible.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Please can anyone offer me some advice or perhaps anyone who will know anyone who is recruiting.

I appreciate any help from anyone.

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Nina Waters | 0 Posts

27 Aug, 2024 14:33

I'm so sorry you're in this situation Shelley. It's a really difficult thing to deal with and I hope you've got some good, supportive people in your life who will help in person.

In relation to future employers, I can only speak for my perspective - but I would view someone mid-apprenticeship positively and wouldn't see that as any kind of negative, if I were handling your application. It shows that you're hard working, willing to put in the effort to support your own career, and in a manner that is very cost effective for an employer. I really hope that this is what you find when you go to the market.

Best of luck.
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David | 0 Posts

27 Aug, 2024 15:10

In reply to Nina Waters:

Hi Shelley
A setback for you, but maybe try your best to regard it as a potential opportunity!
Suggest if you haven't already seeking guidance from your learning provider. Also, maybe your local CIPD Branch.
All good wishes

PS

As you may know, making apprentices redundant isn't generally regarded as anything like good practice and in certain circumstances you may have some redress against your ex-employers. It depends on the documentation completed when you started along with possibly a few other things. Your learning provider might be able to advise or a law centre or similar or come back here if needs be
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shelley | 0 Posts

28 Aug, 2024 08:12

In reply to Nina Waters:
Hello Nina. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really hope that I find an employer will view it the same way as you would do. This might be just my own feedback, but it might be the way that I approach the topic. When the situation arises, I always request if the employer will 'support me with my apprenticeship' I can't help but feel there may be a better way to request it and sell it as an opportunity for any business. I am ready to try another tactic. Many thanks again for your feedback.
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Sophie | 0 Posts

28 Aug, 2024 08:18

Can the college/apprenticeship provider offer any support?
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shelley | 0 Posts

28 Aug, 2024 08:23

In reply to David:
Hi David. Thank you for the feedback. My learner is already aware and is in full support with me. The good news is that my provider at Next step Apprenticeship has their own recruitment agency who specialise in finding positions that would support the programs they offer. Nothing has come up yet but my name is well known to them. I have attempted to reach out to the CIPD branch HR team for advice but I haven't had any responses. Thanks again for the your advice, David.
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shelley | 0 Posts

28 Aug, 2024 08:35

In reply to Sophie:
Hi Sophie, Next step apprenticeship is very supportive. I have been into contact with my tutor to explore my options plus he has offered some great advice on how to use my time productively for my own learning experience while I am still in the role. Specially to keep me motivated too as I have completed too much and come too far to 'give up'. Many thanks.
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