Growing Our Own: Apprentices, Confidence and Second Chances

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, this special episode of Only Human After All explores how apprenticeships are transforming careers.

We meet three apprentices at very different stages of life and work.

Richie is about to qualify as a physiotherapist in his 30s after years of practical experience and self-doubt about whether he had the “right” grades.

Lacey thought her university plans had collapsed before discovering an apprenticeship she didn’t even know existed.

Vinzlee never believed she was “smart enough” and credits the people who believed in her first.

We also speak to Carolyn, our Apprenticeship Lead, about the power of growing our own workforce, widening access and recognising that intelligence is about far more than exam results.

This episode is about confidence, experiential learning, belonging and the impact of someone saying, “You can do this.”

If you think apprenticeships are only for school leavers, this conversation may change your mind.