Tag: Apprentice

Sweet end to the year for engineer Sam

dsc_2908It’s a sweet end to the year for newly-qualified engineer Sam Boswell.

Sam, 22 from Wythenshawe is the second engineering apprentice to complete the scheme run by Manchester peanut butter, jams and spreads manufacturer Duerr’s. Following a four year programme, Sam has now earned his Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture.

The Duerr’s Food Manufacturing Apprenticeship scheme sees young people gain industry recognised qualifications, including a BTEC in Engineering Operations & Maintenance, NVQ in Engineering Maintenance and HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Last year, Tom Heppenstall was the first to graduate from the initiative and now Sam has followed in his footsteps.  Continue reading “Sweet end to the year for engineer Sam”

Apprentice star drops in to inspire next generation

Optimized-20160315_EasiDrive_NeilClough_030BBC Apprentice star and entrepreneur, Neil Clough paid a visit to a Wythenshawe firm to talk to teenagers and inspire the town’s very own trainees.

Neil, who reached the final of the quest to find Lord Alan Sugar’s business partner, spoke to the young people at Easi Drive to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. Continue reading “Apprentice star drops in to inspire next generation”