At IQD, we have long valued the mutually beneficial nature of apprenticeships. They provide young people with real-life working opportunities while they work towards valuable accreditations at college. It's a win-win situation! Apprentices learn and earn simultaneously, and we gain a trained member of our team.
Currently, at IQD we are helping a number of students from Yeovil College work through their apprenticeships and T-Levels, in Quality Assurance, Logistics and Purchasing.
Grace is currently the Quality Assurance Apprentice at IQD and is studying for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship through Yeovil College. Commencing in 2024, Grace will complete her apprenticeship in June 2026, if not sooner:
“I started at IQD in September 2024 in the Quality team doing a Business Level 3 Apprenticeship. During my time with the business I have learned so much about the organisation, the people and the culture of business. My experience as the Quality Assurance Apprentice has allowed me to see most aspects of the business and have so many learning opportunities with various systems.
IQD has given me the opportunity to further my knowledge on several areas, which has developed my skills and boosted my confidence significantly over the past year I have been here. Since I am arriving towards the end of my apprenticeship with Gateway in March, I shall hope to stay and become a Quality Technician at IQD.”
Our Logistics & Purchasing Apprentice here at IQD is studying for a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship through Yeovil College. Joining us in October 2025, they are scheduled to complete their apprenticeship in April 2027:
“I've enjoyed my time being an apprentice in IQD so far as I find that the work is varied and has already really helped to develop my skills and apprenticeship portfolio, and there has always been support whenever I've had endless questions!”
Visit National Apprenticeship Week 2026 for more information.
