As the world continues to change, we believe it’s important that our people have the opportunity to learn how advancements in data and digital technologies can benefit them in their roles to more become efficient, safe and effective.
In 2022 we launched our new digital apprenticeship open to all Kier colleagues, delivered in partnership with Multiverse, specialists in data skills training. The training is a 13-month course in Data Literacy.
Participants learn to transform data into insights, to build narratives and present findings. At the end of the course participants should be able to use data to inform business decisions.
89 people are currently completing or have completed the digital apprenticeship since we launched it in 2022.
The course is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification, which is equal to 2 A Levels, or an advanced technical certificate.
Natalie Webster – senior sustainability manager for our Construction business was one of the first to join the apprenticeship:
"A lot of my role is about reporting; it’s a huge job and I’ve been trying to find ways to make it easier.
I'm starting to understand how much more efficient I can be.
The on-the-job learning has been the best part. We have to take a work problem and use what we’re learning to help with the issue.
It’s great that I have been able to work towards an apprenticeship while making my work easier and better. I’m starting to understand how much more efficient I can be with the use of data and digital.
Now I think, if I spend more time on something, will it save me from putting much more work in later down the line."
