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I think this desire to do things differently aligns with Schneider ’ s vision to make impactful changes to move the dial to ensure we continue to create opportunity for our customers , our colleagues and the wider ecosystem .
Could you expand upon how Schneider Electric ’ s apprenticeship programme facilitates career exploration and skill development beyond the initial disciplines chosen by apprentices , ultimately leading to greater innovation and organisational impact ?
The success and facilitation in the growth of a career at Schneider Electric and that skill development is up to the individual and their will and want to learn and succeed .
We want to be the most diverse , inclusive and equitable company not just here in the UK and Ireland but globally . We want to empower our apprentices and have a large number of opportunities for people to gain experience across a number of different sectors – if you have a passion for sustainability , or if you are interested in marketing and sales or operations or strategy , the list is endless . You will have the opportunity to see the pace of innovation whether it be in R & D for new products and solutions for our customers or what impact AI can have as the new technology evolves and begins to impact on us as human beings .
Can you tell us more about the journey of Nathan Ghundoo , Digital Services Business Director at Schneider Electric , from apprentice to his current role ? How does your organisation help people such as Nathan to progress in their careers ?
Nathan came from our graduate pathway but started in an apprenticeship programme outside of Schneider Electric . The great thing about Nathan is his curiosity to learn and glean
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