Alex joined the OU in October 2016 as a Degree Apprentice straight from sixth form. Whilst looking for an alternative to traditional campus-based university, Alex found information online about degree apprenticeships in professional roles, and is the first of his peers to undertake a degree apprenticeship.
Throughout his time at the Open University Alex has helped raise the awareness of degree apprenticeships through various marketing campaigns including a national Channel 4 social and television advert; along with various visits to parliament to discuss apprenticeships with various MPs.