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It also gave me opportunities to explore what area of technology I wanted to Learn more about going forward. I chose cyber security due to learning about all the security risks within technology whilst doing the T Level, which opened my eyes to how it can be improved and the heavy importance tight security has on the tech industry. The T Level also allowed me to get an amazing opportunity at Aviva, this work experience gave me an opportunity to explore everything I loved about technology. From this I secureda role as a cyber security apprentice at the company.  \nHow is studying a T Level preparing you for the career you would like togo into?  \nIt helped me get comfortable with working in a professional environment and gave me interview experience which helped me  \nwhen I did my first assessment centre with Aviva. The placement was also relevant to my future career which gave me a head start compared to others not doing the T Level.  \nWhat did you like most about taking a T Level?  \nI liked how I felt like I was in a working environment which I find easier to learn in than a normal curriculum lesson. I liked being treated like an employee and was trusted to be independent when doing work.  \nWould you recommend taking a T Level?  \nAbsolutely, it has helped me learn significant social skills and professionalism within a workplace and taught me relevant skills that are applicable to my future career prospects.  \nHow would you say your confidence has changed since taking a T Level?  \nIt has helped me learn to be a part of a team and feel more confident with my abilities. I have secured a role at Aviva as a Cyber Security Analyst. The T Level has taught me mandatory skills within security and has made me more confident in interviews.  \nProgression pathway  \nGCSEs  \nT Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development  \nEmployment:  \nCyber Security Analyst, Aviva.  \nWhat top 5 skills did you gain from your T Level?  \n Security  Networking  \nSocial Abilities  Coding  \n Problem Solving  \n“The T Levels allowed me to grow my social skills, which has helped me build my future career”  \nWFS_A0228b | V 1. 0 | Sept 2023  \nThe T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development is a qualification approved and managed by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. 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