Amelia Lavington - Post Placement

Name: Amelia Lavington

Trainee: Researcher ITV

What would you say were the best bits about the Northern Routes Training Scheme and your placement?
The placement was a good length of time allowing you to settle in and get to grips with projects within the company. I also found the external induction and bespoke training days really valuable as they were catered to your individual needs. I loved the working atmosphere at my placement and the opportunity to develop media projects for the web. Everyone was really friendly and I have become very involved with the company’s projects.

Would you recommend Northern Routes to other potential trainees (please give reasons)?:
Most definitely, it is a chance for people who lack the industry experience and need to develop skills to further their career. The scheme is very supportive so you don’t feel lost or overwhelmed in your placement. Being allocated a ‘mentor’ allows you an insight into how to progress your career and is an extra support separate to the scheme.

Please explain what you have gone on to do following Northern Routes:
I have stayed on at the placement company as a researcher.

What do you hope to do in the future and how has Northern Routes helped you in working towards this goal?
I hope to be able to improve my knowledge and skills as a researcher. Northern Routes has helped me by giving me experience in this position whilst being supported through training and mentorship.

Please sum up the Northern Routes Training Scheme in one line:
 A fantastic opportunity for people who want to break into media production.