15: Meet Opemipo Oyeneye - LDE UTC Alumni & UX Researcher Degree Apprentice (Barclays)

This is the official podcast from Technical Education Skills Trust, the operator of London Design & Engineering UTC, LDE UT6th Form, Engineering Skills College, East London Furniture Institute (ELFI), and the Industry & Educators Exchange (IndEX).In this episode of Industry Ready, we meet Opemipo (Ope), one of our inspiring alumni, who is now working as a UX Researcher at Barclays through a degree apprenticeship. Ope shares her journey from joining the college in Year 10 to discovering opportunities in design, technology, and research—showing how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to exciting and unexpected career paths. learners and parents/carers will gain a fascinating insight into degree apprenticeships, the world of user experience (UX), and how creativity, problem-solving, and confidence can open doors in industries you may never have considered.Ope also speaks honestly about overcoming challenges, staying motivated during COVID, and how supportive teachers and a positive environment helped shape her confidence and ambitions. Full of energy, humour, and brilliant advice, her message is simple: take every opportunity, push yourself to try new things, and don’t be afraid to grow along the way. It’s an uplifting reminder that your future doesn’t have to be perfectly planned—sometimes the best opportunities come when you least expect them 😊For exclusive content and for a sneak peek behind the scenes, please visit: https://www.industryready.co.uk