The inaugural episode of the Exceptional Podcast dives into the topic of apprenticeships and their relevance for neurodivergent individuals. The guest, Georgia Ashore, an accomplished Associate Client Executive at EOS IT Professional and a TEDx speaker, shares her unconventional journey through multiple apprenticeships, culminating in her current master's degree from Cranfield University. Georgia discusses her experience with neurodiversity, stemming from teaching karate to children with special needs and mentoring neurodiverse apprentices. The discussion covers various apprenticeship levels, their benefits over traditional university routes, and their suitability for neurodivergent individuals due to the structured but flexible learning paths they offer. Georgia emphasizes the need for societal and educational shifts to recognize and promote apprenticeships as viable, successful career paths. The podcast concludes with thoughts on how further inclusion and individualized apprenticeship opportunities can be developed.