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Why I’m living proof that apprenticeships work

Why I’m living proof that apprenticeships work

News   •   Mar 04, 2019 09:00 GMT

To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2019 (4-8 March), former apprentice Colin Barnes - now engineering director at Go North East, shares his views on the value of apprenticeships, from his own experiences to heading up the company’s award-winning bus and coach engineering and maintenance scheme.

Six new recruits including first female engineering apprentice in 20 years appointed to award-winning team

Six new recruits including first female engineering apprentice in 20 years appointed to award-winning team

News   •   Dec 10, 2018 17:14 GMT