Blog: “It changed my life”: The power of the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship Written by Dave Waller Wednesday 01 May 2024 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Chris Lovell CMgr MCMI put his faith in a decision to pursue an apprenticeship without a defined goal – and it enabled him to move from retail management to a career he’d never have dreamed of… For some people, career development is about having a clear idea of a dream role and doggedly working to make it real. Others prefer to remain open to opportunity, and to look for the personal resonance in the doors that open as a result. Chris Lovell CMgr MCMI did the latter – very successfully. In 2021, he was working as a store manager for Co-op. Through the company’s learning and development portal, he became aware of the Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA). Myth busting (or how an apprenticeship gave me the edge) “My management apprenticeship helped me get a job as a CEO” He knew he wanted a change, but that’s about as concrete as it got. He certainly couldn’t foresee where the CMDA path would soon lead him – into a new career as a university lecturer. Read more about how an apprenticeship can “open closed doors” Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Blog This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
