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Harriet Bean, the 2024 RSC Apprentice Prize winner, shares how a chemistry apprenticeship can fast-track careers and benefit both individuals and industry.
Speaking at ChemUK 2025, she reflects on her journey from a BASF apprentice to a Senior Process Chemist, highlighting how hands-on experience, confidence-building, and early industry exposure accelerated her development.
Harriet explains the broader impact of apprenticeships on the chemical sciences sector, urging businesses to make better use of the UK apprenticeship levy and invest in emerging talent. She also emphasises the importance of giving apprentices a voice and how recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry expanded her professional network and opened new opportunities.
This discussion offers valuable insights for students, employers, and anyone exploring alternative pathways into chemistry careers. Read more about Harriet's journey here
