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Harriet Codling

National Apprenticeship Week: Hear from the apprentices - Harriet Codling

Thursday, 13 February 2025

What did you study before your apprenticeship?

I studied Geography, Biology and Computer Science at A Levels, so very much tailored my A Levels to the career I wanted to head into. I always loved Geography at GCSE, particularly for the field trips and natural hazards!...

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