Success Stories

CGI’s focus on delivering complex projects well Since its founding in 1976, CGI has become one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting firms. They are active in 21 industries that span 400 locations around the world, and they employ more than 88,000 people. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, they provide comprehensive IT solutions informed […]

For RSA Insurance Human Resources consultant, Kaitlin Mitchell, data was always something she had a keen interest in, but she wasn’t sure how to go about learning more. So, when her manager suggested a data apprenticeship, she immediately saw the value it could have. So, Kaitlin began the Data Analyst apprenticeship with Avado, and began […]

In 2021, Amazon launched a £2.5m Apprenticeship Fund as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting career opportunities and skills development across England. By using the company’s Apprenticeship Levy to support small businesses selling on Amazon, Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and smaller creative industry partners, these organisations outside of Amazon have been able to […]

Darren Gough, a Business Process Improvement Lead at Travis Perkins, already had an interest in data. But he wanted a more formal qualification, and to confirm that working in data was the right fit for him. So, he decided to pursue Avado’s Data Analyst Apprenticeship offered to him by his employer. Along the way, he […]

About AXA AXA is an insurance company that is continuously striving to make people’s lives better and safer. They work tirelessly to innovate, supporting startups and new healthcare technology, while pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. AXA employees drive that forward-thinking mentality. They put their customer first and work together to build a data-driven […]

Meet Gavin Like so many UK workers, Gavin Hill knew he needed to bridge the gap in his skillset. After five years as a portfolio manager at Zurich Insurance, he was ready to improve his employability, and gain evidence of the skills he already had in a more formal capacity. Gavin’s first steps towards developing […]

About The London Stock Exchange Group The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a growth engine that gives companies the ability to both raise capital and find investors to help build their portfolios in markets around the world. At the London Clearing House (LCH) within the LSEG, the Market Data Team gathers varied information about […]

How the global organisation supports their people Allianz is an industry-leading financial services and insurance provider with 147,000 employees around the world serving more than 100 million customers. When it comes to their people, they believe in creating a modern workplace and an inclusive culture that encourages all employees to develop and grow their skills. […]

The team’s focus on innovation This company is a global, science-lead biopharmaceutical organisation. They deliver strategic priorities sustainably, while supporting continued scientific innovation and commercial success. Their digital marketing team is, in turn, focused on growth through innovation. That includes being more patient-centric, doing more with technology, and harnessing digital and data. The sudden need […]