Case Studies
Apprentice plumber of the year 2009!
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PLUMBING student Adam Bainbridge has a promising career in the pipeline after being named the country’s best young apprentice in his chosen trade.
Case Study: Engineering
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Allerton Engineering’s apprentice platers and welders are gaining valuable experience from their apprenticeship, by using their skills to help construct some famous landmark fabrications.
Case Study: Health and Social Care
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The Salvation Army helped employees at their Darlington Centre to improve their confidence and update their skills, by offering them the chance to attend college one day per week and achieve a recognised qualification in Health and Social Care.
Case Study: Electrical Engineering
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Darlington Borough Council has made 6 valuable additions to its workforce by recruiting full-time electrical engineer apprentices who were recommended by Darlington College.
Case Study: Hospitality and Catering
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Headlam Hall has been cooking up a storm in their restaurant with the help of an apprentice from Darlington College.
Case Study: C&G 2382 17th Edition
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RAF Leeming found the Tailored Training courses offered by Business First as essential for updating personal qualifications.
Case Study: Food Manufacture
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Kerry Sweet Ingredients UK Limited (KSI, Durham) the Durham based food manufacturer and supplier to some of the biggest brand names in the food industry, has secured fully – funded training for 21 of their employees with the assistance of Business First.
Case Study: Customer Services
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For Nadia Robinson a full-time career in customer service meant that she had little time to consider one of her ambitions of attending college and studying towards a qualification.
Case Study: Hairdressing
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Allison Stones Hairdressing is helping one young learner cut it in the world of hairdressing by employing her as an apprentice.
Case Study: Motor Vehicle
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Two apprentices at Darlington College have landed their dream jobs – combining their interest in the military and ambition for a career in vehicle maintenance.