Success story

Joshua Mclelland moved into Junior Fullstack Developer

After completing the Coding Traineeship pathway, Joshua Mclelland progressed from Chef into a role at Ingelby Digital.

Placed May 2025 with structured training, practical support and a clear route into work.

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Before

Chef

Now

Junior Fullstack Developer

Pathway

Coding

Joshua Mclelland's journey

Why did you start the Coding Traineeship?

I decided to start the Traineeship after struggling to transition into a new career. Coming from a background as a chef, I faced constant rejections despite sending out countless applications. The Traineeship gave me the structured path I needed to break into IT, and I haven’t looked back since.

What did you enjoy most?

What I enjoyed most was the hands-on projects and the incredible support during the recruitment phase. Barry, in particular, was fantastic — he helped me overcome my pre-interview nerves and boosted my confidence immensely. His guidance made a huge difference.

What's your current role like?

Now, in my current role, I’m thriving. I work with an amazing team at Ingelby in an agile environment, contributing to high-profile community websites for brands like Spotify and TalkTalk. It’s been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

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- Joshua Mclelland

Junior Fullstack Developer

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