A BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree Apprenticeship at UCW is helping Lucy develop her project management career, build valuable industry connections and make an impact through her work with the Association for Project Management (APM).
Alongside her role in industry, Lucy has embraced opportunities to get involved with the wider project management community, attending national conferences and volunteering with the APM’s North West Regional Network.
Her first APM event was the organisation’s annual conference, where she had the opportunity to network with senior stakeholders and learn from experienced professionals. More recently, she attended the Women in Project Management conference in London, joining thousands of women working in the industry.
Lucy described the experience as both inspiring and empowering, explaining that the events have left her feeling energised and motivated to make the most of every opportunity available to her.
Her involvement with the APM has also seen her take on new challenges. Lucy has entered the APM Challenge, bringing together a team to take a project from concept through to delivery. This year’s theme focuses on measuring social impact, highlighting the importance of people and the positive difference effective project management can make. She is also working with a colleague to put together a session exploring AI and its role in project management.
Having joined the North West Regional Network as a volunteer, Lucy has already taken on an exciting opportunity to represent the network at its launch event in the Isle of Man on 9 November. After another volunteer was unable to attend, Lucy put herself forward to deliver a presentation explaining the benefits of APM membership and how local professionals can get involved.
This exciting opportunity forms part of the Business, Accounting and Operations Careers Excellence Hub. University Centre Weston’s Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners’ careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys.
Lucy credits her experience at UCW with helping her build the confidence and knowledge to take these opportunities. She particularly values the chance to meet other degree apprentices from different companies and industries, as well as learning from lecturers who share their real-world project management experiences. Head of Project Management, and Lucy’s lecturer Mark Barnett has been a particular inspiration, encouraging Lucy to get involved with the APM and go beyond her day-to-day role.
Asked what advice she would give to anyone considering a Project Management Degree Apprenticeship at UCW, Lucy’s response was simple: “Do it!”
She added that the opportunity to combine academic learning with practical workplace experience makes it a particularly rewarding route, allowing learners to develop their knowledge, build professional networks and make a meaningful impact through their projects.
To find out more about Lucy’s Project Management Degree Apprenticeship, click here!
