Solihull College & University Centre student Brodie Setaro recently completed his apprenticeship at local roadshow, exhibition, promotion and events specialist Commbus.
Brodie began his Business Administration apprenticeship two years ago after finishing school and chose an apprenticeship because he felt he could learn more and gain valuable experience whilst completing the programme, as he was able to work and learn at the same time. Brodie had never worked in the events industry before and, despite being unsure whether the sector was where he wanted to build his career, he worked hard during his apprenticeship and now enjoys working in the industry.
Brodie comments: “As my apprenticeship has progressed, I have gained more responsibility within the company and have gone from learning the basic administration procedures to being able to meet with clients and become the Sales and Transport Manager.”
Commbus, which works with double-decker buses and transforms them into exhibition stands, offered Brodie the apprenticeship as it was looking to grow its family-run business. The company supported Brodie throughout his apprenticeship and, after seeing his hard work over the past two years, offered him a permanent position.
Brodie added: “I’ve had great support from Clare and Mark at Commbus, as well as everyone at Solihull College & University Centre. I now want to learn more within the company, particularly the sales side of the business, and work my way up. I have recently started my CPC Transport Manager course, which will help me in my career.”
Brodie began his apprenticeship in the hope of learning skills that would assist him in his future career and was surprised by how much he learned and how much responsibility he was given whilst on the programme. Brodie concludes: “I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship to other people. It doesn’t have to be at a huge company either, as you can have a lot more responsibility and more support at smaller companies.”
