Case study - Jai Kay

Jai started his first apprenticeship in electrical installation and design (NVQ3) straight out of school in 2012. 

Jai chose an apprenticeship as he wanted to learn more about construction and develop his practical skills, but his long-term ambition has always been to give back to his local community.    

Throughout his apprenticeship the thing he enjoyed most was the social purpose. Having the opportunity to directly help people through his work. 

Following the completion of his apprenticeship, Jai chose to study for an additional qualification to become a qualified electrician, whilst also mentoring four new apprentices. Jai thoroughly enjoyed passing on his knowledge and skills, seeing the apprentices develop and go on to complete their apprenticeships.  

Jai’s drive and commitment didn’t stop there, he went on to join the GEM programme to get a broader understanding of the housing sector and gained a level 4 CIH qualification in housing management. During this time, Jai was named as a young achiever in housing by the Chartered Institute of Housing. 

He went on to complete a level 5 apprenticeship in Management and Leadership and was also appointed as the Void Manager at Incommunities, responsible for getting the housing providers empty homes repaired and ready for new tenants within a tight timeframe.    

That wasn’t the end of Jai’s apprenticeship journey, as he’s currently studying for a degree apprenticeship in Chartered Management (level 6), which he’s due to complete in early 2025. 

Jai said “I’ve set myself a big goal – my long-term ambition is to become a key leader in the sector who implements sustainable, positive change to the communities we serve. I aim to be a chief executive and potentially venture into politics at the later end of my career - whichever allows me to have the biggest positive impact.”