A success story

Ellie’s success story.

Get Set for confidence and career growth – Ellie’s apprenticeship success.

Apprenticeships | 31 July 2025

At Get Set UK, providing opportunities isn’t just about helping people into jobs; it’s about giving them the space, support, and confidence to grow, excel, and believe in themselves.

Ellie Stone, an employee at Epping Forest District Council, had already completed a Level 3 HR apprenticeship, but Ellie set her sights on developing her recruitment skills, taking on a second apprenticeship in Recruitment. By enrolling on a Recruitment Principles apprenticeship delivered by Get Set UK, Ellie committed to growing her skills and boosting her confidence to take the next step in her career.

Throughout her apprenticeship, Ellie received one-to-one support from Ellis Davis, Get Set UK Learning & Development Mentor. Weekly meetings kept her motivated and accountable, helping her progress through her studies while gaining practical experience in her role. This tailored support gave Ellie the confidence to push herself out of her comfort zone, including attending conferences and even public speaking, something she once would have avoided.

The results speak for themselves. Ellie achieved Distinctions in both End-Point Assessment elements and in her technical certificate exam, leading to an overall Distinction grade for her apprenticeship. Her journey has not only expanded her recruitment knowledge but also transformed her confidence, enabling her to secure permanent employment in the council’s recruitment team.

Ellie’s success is a powerful example of how apprenticeships build confidence, expand knowledge, and create real career opportunities, supporting individuals and employers to grow together.

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“Ellie has been a pleasure to work with. Her motivation and determination to achieve such a high mark in her EPA is a testament to her hard work. I’m so proud of everything she has achieved throughout her apprenticeship.”

Ellis Davis, Learning & Development Mentor

“Ellis has been so supportive throughout my apprenticeship and has been completely accommodating to my needs, having weekly catch-ups with me to hold me accountable for the work I have been set. I am so chuffed to have received a distinction for my apprenticeship! The hard work pays off, and I couldn’t have done it without my amazing tutor! I have gained lots of knowledge, and most noticeably, confidence. My confidence has built massively throughout, leading me to say yes to things I would previously have run a million miles away from attending conferences and public speaking! This apprenticeship would not have been what it was if I hadn’t had the support of Ellis. It has been so beneficial to me, not just professionally but personally too, and I have now secured a permanent position at my place of work in recruitment. Thank you, Ellis.”

Ellie Stone, Apprentice

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