Case Studies
After completing his Highers, Graeme went to college and graduated with an HNs in Mechanical Engineering and an HNs in Mechatronics. These qualifications gave him the head start he needed to win an apprenticeship as a Trainee Structural Engineer at AMEC in Aberdeen.
The Student: Graeme Reid
Studying Fabrication and Welding at Hereford Technology School in his home town of Grimsby first sparked 17 year old Ricki Pritchett's interest in becoming a professional welder.
The Student: Ricki Pritchett
Keen to pursue a career in electrical engineering, Leon Oczeretnyi contacted local Grimsby engineering firm LES Engineering who suggested he enrol on the ECITB's Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship.
The Student: Leon Oczeretnyi
Prior to starting her apprenticeship Holly worked for a scaffolding firm, putting up structures on building sites around Southampton. After hearing about the range of ECITB apprenticeship opportunities available, Holly enrolled on a rigging apprenticeship at the Southampton Engineering Training Association.
The Student: Holly Morgan
After completing her GCSEs Ruth was encouraged by her school to attend sixth form college; however the courses available didn't appeal so she decided to look for alternative options.
The Student: Ruth Atkinson
Alexander's career in engineering construction started when he saw an ECITB advert in the local paper promoting apprenticeships.
The Student: Alexander Pittendreigh
Contacts
- Jim Kinnell
- Head of Apprenticeships Programmes
- Theresa Bisgrove
- Apprenticeships Administrator