24-year-old Plumbing and Gas Engineering Apprentice, George, is making a great impression on his apprenticeship, having recently been selected to compete at the HIP Magazine Learner of the Year competition regional heat.
The competition searches for the best up-and-coming industry talent from level 2 and 3 Plumbing and Heating courses nationwide, competing against 11 other students from local colleges in the region.
Currently in the second year of this apprenticeship, George has been working incredibly hard alongside his employer, RGH Plumbing & Heating Ltd, impressing his tutors and employer by demonstrating the skills and knowledge he has learnt so far throughout his apprenticeship.
George's apprenticeship journey began when RGH Plumbing & Heating Ltd completed some work within his home. After discovering that the company were looking for a new apprentice, George took initiative and expressed his interest and was hired soon after.
As part of his apprenticeship, George attends St Helens College one day per week, developing his knowledge and working towards gaining a level 3 qualification, with the remaining four days spent gaining experience on-the-job, working across St Helens and Wigan.
Speaking about how an apprenticeship has benefitted him, he said:
George's Tutor, Chris, commented:
Once George completes his apprenticeship, he hopes to start up his own plumbing and gas engineering business and would like to pay his experience forward, hiring an apprentice to work alongside him.
He added:
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