Sehrish had moved to the UK just before the pandemic. Initially she wanted to pursue higher education. However, as a foreign national, the high university made her re-evaluate her options and eventually led her to apprenticeships.
The prospect of gaining work experience whilst gaining a degree and also receiving a salary without the looming stress of a student debt made apprenticeships an easy choice and she joined the FDM apprenticeship programme in 2020.
One of her earliest projects as an FDM apprentice was providing first line support for IT Support, SharePoint, RPA, and Salesforce.
Acquiring real-life work experience proved invaluable for Sehrish, providing her with practical skills that complemented her theoretical knowledge. Juggling work, study, and parenting during the challenges of COVID-19 enhanced her resilience. Now, certified as a Salesforce admin, she’s adjusted well in her new permanent role with FDM, enjoying the challenges and aims to use her new skills to contribute to future projects.
