Jack Bennett – Streetscape Apprentice

My name is Jack Bennett and I joined Streetscape in February 2016. Before Streetscape, I already had a Level 1 qualification in Garden and Park Maintenance and I saw that Streetscape offer a Level 2 in Horticulture and Landscaping so this really appealed to me because I knew that if I could develop my Hard Landscape skills, this would change my game in the gardening world. Since I’ve joined, I’ve worked on some amazing projects, for example Hampton Court and the Chelsea Flower Show. The apprenticeship has really helped me personally too – I feel that I can now communicate with others better, including colleagues, clients and general public. After my apprenticeship, I would like to join the team as either a Team Leader, or move elsewhere to go into a Garden Design and Architecture role. The best thing about this field is that you can move into so many different fields. The team and other apprentices here are great – they are really nice and welcoming and I would recommend the apprenticeship to other young people interested in a career in Landscaping or Horticulture.