Jeremie Agbeme, 22, from Wickford, has been selected from hundreds of learners across the country as one of the faces of the national Skills for Life campaign. Featuring real learners, the campaign hopes to inspire others to consider skilled training pathways such as apprenticeships, T Levels and Skills bootcamps, to unlock their careers and help shape the future of their industries.
Inspired by his dad, a plumber and gas engineer, Jeremie recently compled his Level 6 Project Management apprenticeship at Arup. He is now working on meaningful construction and infrastructure projects across the eastern region.
Jeremie shares:
“My Level 6 Project Management degree apprenticeship has given me so much more than just a qualification. Studying alongside working on real projects at Arup has helped me not only grow in my technical skills, but also in my confidence, leadership and ability to navigate complex challenges under pressure.
One of the real highlights has been the people I’ve worked with and the exposure I’ve had to meaningful projects, from supporting the delivery of major healthcare facilities to working with teams tackling some of the biggest issues facing the built environment. You feel part of something that genuinely matters.
I chose an apprenticeship because I wanted to learn by doing, avoid student debt and gain the kind of real‑world experience employers value. It’s turned out to be the smartest decision I could have made. For anyone looking for a clear, supported route into the industry, an apprenticeship gives you just that – the skills, confidence and opportunities to build a career with real purpose.”
In the East Anglia, two thirds of employers in the region report challenges hiring skilled workers. The Skills for Life campaign, part of the Department for Education, aims to help people of all ages gain the work‑ready skills needed to succeed in today’s job market.
