Case Studies

Check out these real-life stories from people who’ve found their way in science, technology, and manufacturing. See how they turned their interests into cool careers, and get inspired by the different paths they took. Whether you're into tech, innovation, or hands-on work, these case studies might just spark your next move

Charlotte Wilson

Laboratory Technician

I always enjoyed science at school and knew this was something I wanted to continue as I entered work, but I wasn’t sure exactly what…

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Annabelle Nicholson

Graduate Scientist

Annabelle is a graduate scientist at Victrex and leads the innovation and sustainability workstream for the Science Industry Partnership (SIP) career taskforce.

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Phil Haggath

Instrument & Control Technician Apprentice

After gaining a degree in audio engineering, Phil Haggath decided to pursue a different career path by opting for an apprenticeship.

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Caitlin Cooke

Applied Bio Sciences Apprentice

Caitlin Cooke is an apprentice currently completing a Level 5 in Applied Bio Sciences at AstraZeneca. In this case study, Caitlin shares her apprenticeship journey…

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Roxanne Wright

Scientist

Roxanne Wright; Apprentice of the year, full time scientist, adventurer and avid climber talks about her journey so far, balancing work, study and her adventurous…

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Husam Farraj

Project Manager

Husam works at Cogent Skills as a Programme Management Degree Apprentice within the Nuclear sector. Husam's Story Working in the nuclear sector is more than…

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Samantha Glenn

Process Technician

Samantha Glenn is a Process Technician at British Sugar. While working in the company’s Newark factory, she began a Science Manufacturing Technician L3 apprenticeship, which…

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James Fox

Data Scientist

Working in the life science sector and particularly in the pharmaceutical industry as a data scientist has been thoroughly rewarding. Every day brings new problems…

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Where to Next?

Don't know where to start? Try the Advice & Guidance section for everything from CV tips to how to audit your social media footprint. Or try our Careers Quiz for some suggested careers paths based on your personality type.