'We knew she was quite special' - Blackpool and Fylde College celebrates success for degree apprentices
“It’s what I want to do and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Tom Fearnley already has a great job but is determined to progress and is looking to the next level in his science studies.
The 26-year-old from St Annes was awarded Level 3 in laboratory techniques which works well alongside his job as a lab technician apprentice in pathology at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. It now means he can progress with his career and study biomedical science.
He said: “I’m very happy and proud, and its the first step in a longer career path.
For Amelia Bux, a T-level in designing, surveying and planning has already opened the door to the career she hoped for.
The 17-year-old has secured an apprenticeship with Blackpool construction company Tyson - the company behind many new housing developments across the Fylde Coast.
When Amelia began her work placement, the team at Tyson knew she was something special, gifted and they were determined to get her on board and give her the start she deserved.
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Tyson director Phil Helme said: “Within a short space of time I was getting feedback from colleagues that she was quite special. She is very talented and we wanted to offer her a job as a degree apprentice. We knew she would make the grade.”
Amelia will start her degree in quantity surveying as part of the apprenticeship.
“I am happy and proud of myself, but also relieved! I was nervous, I couldn’t drive here so my mum did.
“It’s what I want to do and I’m really looking forward to it.”